Crimes of the Heart

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    Crimes of the Heart

    Telling me your faults,
    Admitting them to me,
    Puts me on the defensive, somewhat.
    It gives me the responsibility
    Of trying to decide what do do about
    Crimes of the heart.
    Perhaps the best reaction
    Is to say nothing,
    Do nothing,
    Hear nothing.
    No matter what you tell me you did,
    Nothing happened.
    Perhaps that is the best.
    Listen intently well,
    Don't give specific advice.
    Remember the situation
    If you are asked about it
    By the person who told you.
    Don't pretend you don't remember.
    But if someone should ask you,
    Then nothing happened.
    Especially when it concerns
    Crimes of the heart.

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    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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