Michael Degenhardt Poet Free verse

Blinded

Heavy heart weighs me down
Troubles the mind
Obscures clear thought

Turbulent life coexists
Within the realm of the couple
On a plain different 
From where love resides

As shattered glass blocks the view 
But stays in place
People, too, can be the shards
Left there to block another
Not allowing the vision
The sight of what may be

May the glass fall to the ground
Opening up the skies to those in need
Opening up the horizons 
To the blind

May it not cut when falling
For with each piece
Are spoken words 
Which draw blood
Leaving scars

Heavy heart weighs me down
Troubles the mind
Obscures clear thought

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Frank F. Atanacio March 12, 2009 at 8:55 AM you see heavy heart can weigh anyone down-- so lets get back to that one more dollar poem and bust the night---lol anyhow very masterfully written poetry here

Lena Townsend March 11, 2009 at 8:10 AM This one grasps the reader and pulls them in, almost requiring them to search their own soul. It is written in a way that sends some hope to a lonely soul and yet it is a saddening reminder for those that live it. You write so beautifully. My words can not even come close to telling you how this one has touched me. Smiles from Lolita

Sharon Winter March 11, 2009 at 7:01 AM Wow. Incredible poem. Yes, a heavy heart can do that. May your days be lighter and brighter. I know this feeling of being weighed down well. Love, Shar

Amy Swanson March 11, 2009 at 6:03 AM Wow Michael... this is very powerful with lots of emotion. You have penned this excellently. I especially love this part: "As shattered glass blocks the view But stays in place People, too, can be the shards" that is so true... I have dealt with that at times in my own life too, you captured that feeling vividly with your words. I hope things get better and that your heavy heart becomes lighter today. Blessings... Amy