Phillip Garcia Poet Free verse

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15 Hearts

Taped to my desk 
are fifteen hearts
on white construction paper
my daughter colored
with full confidence 
I’d keep my promise
we’d finish together 
next time.

They were to be
flower petals.

That one sheet of 
paper, blossoming 
innocent love,
has twice saved my life;
provided strength 
to fight for her
and keep my promise 
when I’d given up.

Because of her,
this humble father,
full of breath, writes; 
for matters such -
devices render trite.


75 words - 2/28/2017

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Funom Makama March 6, 2017 at 10:55 AM This is wonderful. you have once again produced another masterpiece which is a true testament of your reputation in this wonderful community. Thanks a lot for the share.

Agnes Krampe February 28, 2017 at 7:51 PM Beautiful. I hope you will get to finish that flower together some day.

Joanna Daniel February 28, 2017 at 5:05 AM This is beautiful, Phillip, keep up the hope and keep writing:) I do remember you in my prayers:)

Darren White February 28, 2017 at 2:26 AM That day WILL come, where you will finish that flower, together. Unti that day all these hearts speak of love. Such wonderful loving poem this is.

Tahira Parveen February 28, 2017 at 2:09 AM This so sweet Phillip