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Prisoner of the Heart
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When love is near and passion afire


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              Prisoner of the Heart

                            (
Words and Recitation by Richard Lee Orey)

 

                             Your face appeared and my world stood still

                             I knew I couldn't part

                             Enchanted by your image

                             A prisoner of the heart

                             Unable to speak or breathe or move

                             My mind and body and soul

                             No warning shot across my bow

                             Your love my only goal

                             Shamelessly I pursued your love

                             With flowers and words and deed

                             As you gave to me your lovely smiles

                             Gentle touches that I need

                             Yet here I am with passion afire

                             Unable to stay or part

                             My mind and body and soul are yours

                             A prisoner of the heart

                             You turn to walk away

                             But I can't let you depart

                             I drop to a knee to plead my love

                             A prisoner of the heart

                             I catch your eye and hold your hand

                             I pray to God above

                             And a prisoner of the heart is gone

                             Now partners in true love

                                   The lesson I learned that all should know

                             Is when love is at your door

                             You've got to throw your cards on the table

                             In life there's nothing more

                             When love is near and passion afire

                             And you can't bear to part

                             Get on a knee and plead your love

                             As a prisoner of the heart

                             O, the lesson I learned that all should know

                             Is when love is at your door

                             You've got to throw your cards on the table

                             In life there's nothing more

                             When love is near and passion afire

                             And you can't bear to part

                             Get on a knee and plead your love

                             As a prisoner of the heart

                             Yes, get on a knee and plead your love

                             As a prisoner of the heart

 

                              Richard Lee Orey

                                     Copyright 2012

 

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 Reviews of "Prisoner of the Heart"
Reviewed by Rafika Anderson (Reader)
Reviewed on May 27, 2012
Very touching story telling. Great wordshithing and beautiful sentiment. Thank you for sharing!

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on May 18, 2012
Lay it on the table...open heart and all! It is what 'life' is meant to be..fulfilled! Beautiful Richard!

Reviewed by D. Vegas (Reader)
Reviewed on May 18, 2012
Richard, I guess most of us have been 'prisoners of the heart' and I am one now! Thanks...

Always,
Deborah

Reviewed on May 18, 2012
So true and perfectly penned.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on May 17, 2012
Romantic writing at its best....well done.
fee

Reviewed by Connie Faust
Reviewed on May 17, 2012
As an untrained poet, I sense an ordained form to this poem; unfortunately, I cannot identify it. However, I can still enjoy and appreciate the skill of your writing.
Seems like a long time since I've seen your name here, so I'm glad you're back and hope you are well.
I borrow a word from your first stanza--the poem is enchanting!

Connie

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on May 17, 2012
Beautiful, Richard! Filled with romanticism and deep meaning. Your poetic ability has really grown and I think seeing a couple of poems turned to music has been a great inspiration for you. Keep them coming, Richard. You truly do a nice job with all your poems.

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on May 17, 2012
Richard,
This poem touches my heart. I agree with Victoria, you are blessed.

Much peace, love and light,
Amber

Reviewed by Asa Seeley
Reviewed on May 17, 2012
a beautiful work...thank you.

asa

Reviewed on May 17, 2012
I am on my knees when I recieved your notification for this poem!
(shame on you...I am in my garden feeling the earth & planting tomatoes)

You know I love your poetry recitations & this one is especially lovely Dear Richard. You have been blessed in life & so has your lovely wife to have been swept up by you & your "Prisoner of the Heart" I admire you so much...

Love Always, Vickie


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