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I left my heart in Jersey

I left my heart in Jersey.
It's being carried away by the gulls,
Dropped in the icy Atlantic
Falling asleep to its lulls.

It's wandering the boardwalk,
Picking flowers from the fields.
Forever basking in the sunsets,
While for the Devil it yields.

I left my heart in Jersey,
Not sure when I will return.
But so long as it's with Jersey,
My empty chest shall burn.

Author notes

I lived in New Jersey for 7 years. Despite all those who say it's awful, I miss it so much. I remember it like a dream, probably because I was so young when I lived there. But it really is a wonderful place. Oh, and in case you didn't catch it, the reference was to the Jersey Devil, not "The Devil" XD

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  • poet2angels gold member
    November 23, 2008

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    This is an excellent poem! I love the emotion, the beautiful rhyme and the heart that shows in every line!

    TY for entering

    Lynda


  • smonte19124 gold member
    November 11, 2008

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    I agree Jersey is a wonderful place but then I'm prejudice I live in Philadelphia. LOL Good luck in the contest for the great write. God Bless, Jo-Ann