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A Solemn Promise

“It’s hard asking someone with a broken heart to fall in love again.” – Eric Kripke


             I'll excuse you for not being ready to give 

        Your broken heart to me. I could see it bleeding

                  Right through your eyes. Its also in...

       Your voice, your fragile smile, your body language

  My sweet, I promise to give your heart all the time it needs

             To repair, to beat, without skipping beats

         I'd love more than anything to put a tourniquet

               On it to stem the steady hemorrhaging 

                  To make it smile the way it used to

                   For me, for the whole human race


Submitted for...
''H'' Contest, New Or Old Poems Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Original Titie: Broken Bleeding Heart
Theme: Heartbroken
Date: 09/07/2021
Date originally written : 07/19/2019

Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2019

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Garima Dubey Date: 9/9/2021 7:45:00 AM So many emotions and memories hidden in the corner of my heart came afloat after reading this.Congratulations on your win. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/9/2021 5:58:00 PM Thank you very much, Garima:-)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/9/2021 5:58:00 AM My hearts beating at this, thinking of my dad’s heartbreak. Well written. Congratulations, dear friend! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/9/2021 6:22:00 AM Thank you so much, Kim:-)

Christuraj Alex Date: 9/9/2021 1:20:00 AM "I promise to give your heart all the time it needs To repair, to beat, without skipping beats" Indeed, a beautiful poem. Congratulations! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/9/2021 6:21:00 AM Thank you very much, Christuraj:-)

Constance La France Date: 9/8/2021 9:27:00 PM Edward, congratulations on your win in my "H" Contest, New or Old with your beautiful poem ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/9/2021 6:19:00 AM Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and my placement, Constance:-) Most obliged.

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 9/8/2021 3:41:00 PM Congratulations, Edward! A wonderfully moving and poignant piece of writing. I love it! BW~ Mala Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/9/2021 6:20:00 AM Thank you very much, Mala:-)

Georgia Kereopa Date: 7/25/2019 6:48:00 AM Congratulations Edward on our win. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/25/2019 11:38:00 AM Thank you, Georgia:-)

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 7/24/2019 1:46:00 PM Nicely penned Edward. Congrats on your win. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/24/2019 6:46:00 PM Thank you, Jeanne:-)

Constance La France Date: 7/24/2019 12:57:00 PM Edward, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this great poem, wonderfully penned - well done ! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/24/2019 1:24:00 PM Thank you so much for my placement, Constance:-)