Affairs of the Heart

slowly it builds
quickly it falls
indifference met
a shadowed wall

love that sings
from deep heartstings
a single note
a deafening ring

affairs of the heart
painted, abstract art
a disappearing act
as it departs
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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