Winter chills of love, my warm heart beating, stops. Love lost, scars protect, Kindling stokes fires. I read through the empty lines. Verses, stand alone, only for the taking. Flesh torn open and exposed, nobody wins. This languished love isn’t for the faint of heart, nor for those who believe in fairytales. Step inside this wonderland, where darkness is a gifted friend. The gate keeper of your soul is you. No trespasser’s allowed, protect your precious home. My warm heart starts beating, once again. Copyright © 2022 by Cindy Georgakas All Rights Reserved

Cindy Georgakas is a writer of words in poetry, prose and reflections of her heart. She was voted the Publication of the Month on Spillwords Press Oct. 2022. She is also is also a Co-Author of #1 Amazon Bestseller, Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women, and is also a monthly contributor to MastecadoresUsa and online publication. She was born in San Francisco, California and lives nestled in the trees in a small community about 40 minutes south of San Francisco with her husband. She is a life health coach and massage and Craniosacral therapist who draws inspiration from her daily interactions with clients, friends, her 4 children and nature. Her website is uniquelyfit.net. She can also be found on Instagram #ahamoments or Twitter The Unique Times with Cindy@theuniquetimes.
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Simply gorgeous, Cindy ❤
~David
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Thank you so much David❣️
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Thank you, Cindy, for the beautiful and poignant poem, and the picture of you and Ollie!
Joanna
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You’re welcome Joanna and thank you so much for your comment. I’m delighted you enjoyed it. Awww thanks a lot. You can always count on Ollie!
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Wow. Amazing , Cindy. Love it.💕
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Thank you soooo much Grace… I’m so glad to hear this!! 💞
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My pleasure.💕
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Barbara, I must say that it is a true pleasure to read Cindy’s verses! They speak clearly a d passionately and paint gorgeous images which remain, warm and tender, in one’s memory. Cheers Barbara!
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Thank you, Francisco! Poetry flows through her! We’re pleased you enjoy her work!
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We certainly are Barbara, cheers and all the best.
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Thanks so much much Francis. That is music to my ears. I’m delighted to to know you enjoyed my imagery with this one. Cheers to Barbara too.. she’s the best.. I agree! ❣️
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It is always a pleasure to read your verses Cindy. All the best. 🌹
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Thanks again Francis!!! Happy Sunday! ❣️
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You’re welcome Cindy! Happy Sunday to you too! And I hope you are all well as we have heard and seen the weather disasters in California! May God bless.
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I am doing well Francis, thanks. The weather has been brutal but I’m hanging in and healing. Thanks for the blessings my friend! 💗
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I am glad to hear that Cindy. I hope all this terrible weather subsides and things go back to normal for so many people there. All the best.
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Thank you so much Francis! It will good to have a break in the action and eradicate all of the destruction. It is scary for sure! 💞
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I am sure that it is. We were all quite alarmed when we saw the videos on the news channels here. I hope all begins to clear up and people can be saved and are able to return to their lives.
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Yes, especially some of those young ones that have lost their lives. That’s a tragedy. Life continues to surprise every day doesn’t it! I hope so too.❤️
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For sure the darkness has much to teach us, Cindy 🙏
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Ain’t it the truth Ingrid❣️. Thanks for being here.
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Thank you for your wise and beautiful words, Cindy! We always look forward to your poems!
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Thank you so much Barbara! I so much appreciate that and you for your support and hard work. I’m delighted you like this one💞
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My pleasure! I love all your work! And your productivity amazes me. ♥️🌹🥰
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Very kind of you! Thanks truly for noticing! 💞
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Cindy what a beautiful write. I can relate to this poem with it’s descriptive phrases about love and the dark. Beautiful! Love and hugs, Joni
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I’m happy you enjoyed it and can relate to it as well Joni, thank you so much. That means a lot. Love and hugs back to you as well! 💞🤗
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Beautiful writing 🦋🌹🌷
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aww thanks so much again Joni! ❣️
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Heartbreakingly beautiful 💞💞💞
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Thank you so much Dawn… love does break us sometimes but lifts us up as well! ❣️
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Such a lovely poem about love Cindy. Love your pragmatic yet poetical take. Congratulations on publication.
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I’m delighted you enjoyed my poem Sadje. Thank you so much for your kind hearted appreciation! ❣️
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It’s always my pleasure Cindy. 💕💕💕
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I do know that and I’m grateful always!!🙏🏼
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Beautifully penned ❤💫
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Thank you so much d.a. Delighted you enjoyed it!~ 💞
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This is a delectable feast of poetry. I absolutely loved all the verses, Cindy.💖💖
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Thanks so much Jude for your kind comment sincere appreciation! ❣️
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Good that you can chill in the heat. Chill on the skin triggers a memory of a lost embrace that once made the heart race. But while the body heat is gone, the darkness calls for dreams, the fireplace warms in the refuge of contemplation. It’s cool, this hot stuff. The dream maker, a gifted friend, writes the play. The play’s the thing.
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Ahhh yes Doug, your insights are always well appreciated and spot on my friend. Thank you so much for being here where dreams are warmed in the «refuge of contemplation» as you so well say. Cool, warm hot, we write the script is exactly as you say! 💞
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A secret lair of love. We all need that in wintertime. 💜Thanks for warming things up with your words.
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You are so right K! You’re so welcome and thanks for appreciating them K❣️
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its beautiful Cindy😍
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Thank you so much Mich! 💞
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BeaUtiful. Like everything Cindy writes 👏
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Awww that’s very kind of you Selma, thank you so much! ❣️
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So nice you get published here so often, Cindy. Well deserved too. Lovely, powerful poem.
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Well done, Cindy. From flesh torn to fairytales … whew …. loaded!
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Chuckling Frank!❣️ So happy you like the juxtaposition of this piece Frank! ❣️
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Beautiful as always, Cindy! A joy to read. Well done, my friend! 💫
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I’m delighted you enjoyed it and appreciate you. Such a kind comment! 💞
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Goodness, Cindy, this is exquisite writing… Beautiful in all its facets. The emotions and imagery are depicted so lyrically and poignantly. Another gem for your poetry treasure chest. Well done, my friend. 🙂
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Oh Wow Mike! This made my morning! Thank you truly! I’m so delighted you enjoyed it my friend and found it a treasure in my chest. Thanks so much for letting me know!! 💗❣️
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Hi Cindy, this is beautifully written and I love your vivid imagery.
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I’m so delighted you like it Robbie. Thank you so much for being in both places to let me know! ❣️
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Fantastic poem, Cindy. “The gate keeper of your soul is you.” Wonderful. 🥰
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Thank you so much Jeff! Glad you liked that line my friend! Much appreciated❣️
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Very well written, Cindy!
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