This poem was inspired by Amy leighs recent post 'Death please welcome me'. Hope it helps all those in pain from loving


The Secret by M.A.Meddings

T H Lawrence viz: Lawrence of Arabia did a trick whereby he demonstrated his self control by holding a burning match until it burnt his fingers. At that point he did not flinch. Instead he held on not showing any pain. Eventually two Arab boys asked him how did he stop it hurting, what was his secret?

His reply

'My secret Is not minding that it hurts'.


How can you stop it from hurting
Is it possible to kill all the pain
Will sombody say is there a way
A secret that I cannot find

Oh yes said the man
Your are not alone
The secret is there for thee
It is not magic be it ever so tragic
Its not minding the pain
Dont you see.





Poetry by lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2006-09-07 at 11:27

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Kathy Lockhart
yes,but how to you get there? Living through the pain I suppose. This another beautiful piece and I love that you shared a piece of history and the quote. It made it complete. xx kathy
2006-09-08


Phyllis J. Rhodes
Oh the sweet agony of lost love and all the creativity it frees! Beautiful!
2006-09-07


BlueyedSoul
As one that has endured much heartache and pain..I can well say I understand this truth completely. There are some loves so great that to ease the pain would surely lessen the fire and passion one had experienced. Let the passion burn I say...it has it's own reward. A intense and beautiful piece Michael.

~Cindy
2006-09-07


keith nunes
shit hot dude! and yes the Lawrence match "trick" is a good one to use. well done
2006-09-07


Zoya Zaidi
'It is not minding the pain'
Don't you see?'
Exactly Mike!
Only if we could...
Somebody give me that power please!
I would be the happiest on earth!

Love,
Zoya
2006-09-07


Malin Johansson
great poem here Michael!!
we can never stop the pain, untill it fades away, the more we push the pain away, the stronger it gets... so let the pain fade away...!!!
Hugs from your Daughter in Sweden
2006-09-07



beautiful text, hero, though i am not convinced by the message
2006-09-07