Three Ropes

three ropes pull on the heart
the heart is conflicted
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one is about ready to give up
but the other two are still fighting
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the other two ropes see the hearts beauty
they crave its acceptance
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they desire its warmth
they won't give up
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the heart must make a choice
between the rope it doesn't want to let go,
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the rope that has been there longer,
and the rope that can support it better
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three ropes pull on her heart
the heart is torn