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topic posted Tue, May 2, 2006 - 12:57 AM by  BKLYN
Does anyone know what the poem is called that begins "For heavens sake my heart..."
It is one of my favorites and I have searched for years to find it again.
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BKLYN
Washington
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    Tue, May 2, 2006 - 12:58 PM
    I'm not sure what it's called. I only know the poem itself.


    "For heaven's sake, my heart, keep secret your love,
    and hide the secret from those you see
    and you will have better fortune.
    He who reveals secrets is considered a fool;
    silence and secrecy are much better for him
    who falls in love.
    For heaven's sake, my heart, if someone asks,
    "What has happened?" do not answer.
    If you are asked, "Who is she?"
    Say she in love with another.
    And pretend that it is of no consequence.
    For heaven's sake, my love, conceal your passions;
    your sickness is also your medicine because love
    to the soul is as wine in a glass--what you
    see is liquid, what is hidden is its spirit.
    For heaven's sake, my heart, conceal your troubles;
    then, should the seas roar and the skies fall,
    you will be safe."

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