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Carefully Wrapped and Hidden

January 13, 2020 By Rick Leave a Comment

Wrap it up, cushioned

against damage from handling.

Hide the tender beat

from pain not lived

(but just in case it comes).

Protect it.

Massage it.

Handle with care.

And then safely look out,

with caution hold tightly

to the package you guard.

Slip through the world

hoping you never

need to unwrap

your heart to love.

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