Black Heart

The black mess of a heart that was
is filled with incompetent flaws
ablaze with memories so sweet
now doused with a soul incomplete

A face so bleak the features seem inept to it's face
a mind wandering to many an imaginary place
a limp body not affiliated in any way to the mind
because in this black mess of a heart the good is yours to find...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Richards Avatar
December 14, 2008 at 10:22 AM
So deep and dark...like the black you described! congratulations of being featured this week!~ Carrie
Augustus Avatar
December 13, 2008 at 10:18 AM
This poem is so real. It just captures so much emotion with so few lines.
Winter Avatar
December 9, 2008 at 5:41 PM
Congrats on your featured write! Happy holidays! Love, Shar
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
December 8, 2008 at 8:30 PM
Congratualtions Ella on "Black Heart" being featured. Vince
George   Avatar
December 8, 2008 at 4:32 PM
AWESOME write, Ella. lainie
Jordan Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 7:09 PM
Ella this poem is deep as they come - Congratulations on being featured - God Bless, MJ
Heck Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 4:26 PM
Ella - Congratulations on your featured poem this week! Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
Pig Knuckles Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 2:54 PM
Wow Ella, let me begin by saying Congratulations for being featured here. You always write with such depth and its important for you to know its appreciated. Wonderful Poem... MPK
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December 7, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Interesting reflection. Nice use of rhyme. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing! Wishing you ongoing success. Karen
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