Oh to be the TinMan.
Without a heart that can break,
Become fragile or hardened
From words or actions of hate.
I could wonder aimlessly through life.
Happy, carefree
And full in mind
Yet empty inside.
To not know of love, would be the trade.
But to not be hurt by a lover
Or feel the loss of love
Would save me from this pain.
My tin skin would reflect so bright.
A shield from all who seek to harm
An armor to protect
If and when I must fight.
And if I were to stumble and fall,
And my empty shell is found.
With no heart to bury, there is no worry,
So leave me there above the ground.
I could then become a beehive or a squirrels nest
Or perhaps a rabbits den.
To be a home to God's creatures is my wish
A protector a sanctuary at best.
Oh, to be the TinMan
And not feel when a lover leaves.
Loneliness with despair
I wouldn't even care.
It's better to have loved and lost,
than never to have known love.
Take heart, love can be truly
wonderful.
Warm hugs
Elga
Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)
Reviewed on June 23, 2004
I like that idea. Right, TinMan, the pain of the loss could not harm you - but would you ever feel the love before? The true feeling and caring somebody offered you?
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It's better to have loved and lost,
than never to have known love.
Take heart, love can be truly
wonderful.
Warm hugs
Elga
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :(
there's a song by kenny chesney called "the tinman"; it's my favorite song by him!!