Broken Hearts

I listen to the beat, the beat of a heart,
each tender thud sounding so far apart.
Will he awake, or will he be still,
we all know this illness can kill.
He used to be so happy, so from gloom,
if only our love would help him bloom.
He'll break the shell and emerge with wings,
his body wont fight but drawn to the light
His spirit will rise with all pure thoughts,
never again will he be distraught.
Our love will never die, always be pure,
how long will he last? no-one is sure.
life is everything, that's what he used to say,
only yesterday did it change to 'I'll be gone someday'.
We'll pray everynight, always remember,
those few nights in mid December.
We'll visist the church, kneel by the grave,
tears to be shed, flowers to be laid.
All by the loving one's who cared the most,
Easter to christmas, cutting the roast.
Deep in our souls, the bottom of our hearts,
we all loved him to bits, right from the start.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Agustin Avatar
November 29, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
A  Avatar
January 30, 2016 at 8:11 PM
Bernadette, A great pleasure to find and read your pen today. Love -- SKAT --
Freeman Avatar
July 29, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Beautiful tribute, God bless, welcom to soup, Moses
Brown Avatar
July 27, 2009 at 2:27 PM
Welcome to PoetrySoup Bernadette. Thank you for sharing your poetry with us. Love, Carol
Eckiwaudah Avatar
July 27, 2009 at 4:25 AM
nice write. enjoyed reading it. loved it. always, cherica lynn <3
Kendrick Avatar
July 26, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Interesting Rhyme. Sara
Fraser Avatar
July 26, 2009 at 7:41 AM
Beautiful, beautiful write Bernadette>>James
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