5 seconds
your stare is but a chasm
drawing me to the depths
i dread those five seconds
i am miserable at best
if i stifle a smile
or blink away your gaze
it’s a way of remembering
that you weren’t mine but hers
so, baby, please steer clear
for this heart of mine is frail
don’t lend me five seconds
if you can’t hand me forever
© 2016 Maria. All Rights Reserved.
Image Source: Favim
Written for November Notes hosted by two lovely and awesome writers, my dearie Rosema of A Reading Writer and Sarah Doughty of Heartstring Eulogies. Come, join the musical fun! 😀
Music Prompt for Day 1: Almost Lover by A Fine Frenzy
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November 1, 2016 at 12:21 pm
Oh WOWZA, Maria!
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November 1, 2016 at 12:24 pm
Ha! Thanks so much for the WOWZA, Stella. Are you up for November Notes, too? 😀
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November 1, 2016 at 12:33 pm
You’re most welcome–and You Betcha!!! I LOVE Rosey’s challenges, and have already got the first 2 days ready!!! So many writing prompts…don’t know how I’ll get my house cleaned…or any holiday baking done 🙂 I hope you are well, keeping busy in a good way–Blessings to you!
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November 1, 2016 at 1:45 pm
Haha! I can only imagine your busy days…. one step at a time, dear. One step at a time. 😀 Getting the first 2 days is good enough. You have not posted the first one, right? Will be looking forward to them.
Working on a holiday but, yes, I am doing fine. Thank you, Stella. Blessings to you! ❤
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November 1, 2016 at 1:58 pm
I’m so glad you’re well, you’re precious to me ❤
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November 1, 2016 at 3:23 pm
Awweee.. so are you. ❤ You'll be cooking a lot of yummy food, dear. Thanksgiving is coming up. 😀
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November 1, 2016 at 4:16 pm
YES–I LOVE Thanksgiving! I didn’t remember that you live in the US… 🙂
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November 1, 2016 at 4:40 pm
Oh, I’m from Philippines but our company observes US holiday so we won’t be going to work on those days. 😀
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November 1, 2016 at 4:48 pm
Ohhhh! Now I’m clear–I thought you might have moved here from the Philippines–how nice that your company observes our holidays so you can have a break from work!!
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November 1, 2016 at 4:59 pm
TRUE! Can’t wait for it. 😀 Most of our clients are based in the US, that’s why.. I only wish we also have Thanksgiving day here in PH. It’ll be nice to try some roasted turkey. Hehe
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November 1, 2016 at 8:05 pm
Ohhhhh, you’ll love roast turkey…with stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes…and pumpkin pie for dessert… Ooops, I think I just remembered you don’t like that, do you 🙂 Surely every country would have a Thanksgiving Day–not about pilgrims and Indians of course, but just to celebrate gratitude for blessings ❤
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November 2, 2016 at 3:26 pm
Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy.. ooh!!! I’m drooling! But yes, I’ll have to pass with pumpkin pie. Can I have apple pie instead? 😀 Hmm…we do not have Thanksgiving Day here in PH. but we do celebrate thanksgiving (in spirit) on Christmas. ❤
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November 2, 2016 at 3:35 pm
Yes, I’ll make you something with apples instead–happy to oblige! And that is Wonderful to celebrate thanksgiving at Christmas–I tend to blur the whole holiday season together beginning with the first of November and sliding into mid-January. This is no small miracle for me–I used to detest the holidays, so depressed (even hospitalized), but God has done such a healing in me that I LOVE the holidays now!! So…I’m thinking…how about a crust-less cheesecake with apple topping??
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November 2, 2016 at 4:11 pm
Awwee… I am so happy to hear that you got over depression. You’re a strong person and blessed that you got your heart and soul totally healed. Thank God. ❤ YAY!! You really are TEMPTING me with that crust-less cheesecake with apple topping. OMG!!!! *drools* I'm sure you'll have a sumptuous thanksgiving and Christmas, my dear. ❤
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November 2, 2016 at 4:50 pm
I still have some depression, sometimes–but now I can fully enjoy the holiday season 🙂 Yes, I think you and Rosey both would like the cheesecake with apple topping–so wishing you could come visit together!
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November 2, 2016 at 9:25 pm
As long as we hold on to our faith, we can face whatever it is that is pulling us down. Just like what you did. 💝 And yes!! We’d surely loooove that.. sigh. If only we can teleport in an instant. 😂
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November 2, 2016 at 9:29 pm
Bless you for understanding, Maria–I try hard to identify myself by my faith in Jesus, rather than my disabilities/issues 🙂 Yes, I wish we could teleport–or if I were rich, I’d tell you both to hop on a plane, tickets waiting for you! It will be great in Heaven when we can finally sit down together and eat anything…and talk and laugh forever!!! Much love to you, dear little sister ❤
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November 2, 2016 at 9:41 pm
That is a very wise choice, my dear Stella. I’m happy for you. 💕 And YES! If only!! Eating and talking and laughing endlessly —that’s the happiest thing there is. Much love to you, too. *hugs and kisses*
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November 2, 2016 at 9:50 pm
*Kilig*
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November 2, 2016 at 9:58 pm
Yay!! You still remember the word! 🎉😁 Good night, dear. I’ll be going ahead. Xoxo 💤 💕
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November 2, 2016 at 10:10 pm
That’s the one I remember best! Good night to you–thanks for lovely chat ❤
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November 1, 2016 at 3:20 pm
Dearie!!! This is really really epic!!! Geez!!!
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November 2, 2016 at 3:17 pm
Thank you, dearie! November Notes is one epic writing prompt, too. Thanks to you and Sarah 😀
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November 2, 2016 at 5:48 pm
YAAAY! I am soooo happy to hear that!
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November 1, 2016 at 3:56 pm
Amazing last two lines!
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November 1, 2016 at 9:20 pm
Thank you, Ali! 😁
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November 1, 2016 at 7:11 pm
Waoo. Great Maria.
You are so kind and loving. Stay blessed.
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November 2, 2016 at 3:19 pm
And so are you!! Thank you, too. Have a lovely day. 🙂
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November 2, 2016 at 4:26 pm
Welcome dear Maria, you are sweet person. Stay blessed.
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November 2, 2016 at 9:23 pm
Aweee… Bless you, too. 💕✨
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November 2, 2016 at 11:46 pm
Thanks you dear lady..!
where from you?
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November 3, 2016 at 12:20 pm
I’m from the Philippines. And you?
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November 3, 2016 at 4:34 pm
Great. Me from Pakistan.
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November 3, 2016 at 7:37 pm
Oh, it’s nice meeting you here Tahir. 🙂
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November 3, 2016 at 8:00 pm
Pleasure is also mine. Hope to always see u around.
Great e-meeting you dear Maria.
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November 1, 2016 at 7:39 pm
Excellent take on the song Maria. Looking forward to reading your excellent poetry throughout November 🙂
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November 2, 2016 at 3:20 pm
I will be looking forward to you takes as well, D. I can see this will be one interesting musical month. Thanks a lot! 😀
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November 1, 2016 at 8:10 pm
so, baby, please steer clear
for this heart of mine is frail
don’t lend me five seconds
if you can’t hand me forever…
These lines tear my heart. Love is filled with every emotion possible, isn’t it? Brilliant start to the challenge. Can’t wait to read the others 😀
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November 2, 2016 at 8:53 pm
Awwee!! Glad you liked this one, dear. And I’ll be looking forward to your takes too. 😘
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November 1, 2016 at 10:35 pm
wow – “don’t lend me five seconds
if you can’t hand me forever” now that’s a heartrending read! Excellent poem Maria, it’s like a plea and an injunction all rolled into one.
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November 2, 2016 at 3:32 pm
Thank you, Mel! Happy to know you liked it. ❤ 😀
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November 2, 2016 at 10:38 pm
You’re welcome 🙂
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November 1, 2016 at 11:14 pm
Beautiful poem, Maria!
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November 2, 2016 at 3:32 pm
Thank you, PJ~ ❤
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November 2, 2016 at 2:04 pm
I have a little problem with my reader…i cant see your new posts…
“Dont lend me five seconds if you cant give me forever” ..this breaks my heart
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November 2, 2016 at 3:37 pm
Oh, I wonder if there is something wrong with my site. Anyway, I’m happy you find you’re way here, Mich. And thank you. ❤ ❤ ❤
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November 3, 2016 at 5:40 am
Awesome piece!
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November 3, 2016 at 12:21 pm
Thank you, Muse! ❤
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November 4, 2016 at 1:46 am
You’re welcome! ^.^
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November 4, 2016 at 12:01 pm
“don’t lend me five seconds
if you can’t hand me forever”
And there goes my heart again, off to live in your poetry. I truly love this one.
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