Linda Alice Fowler Poet Quintain (Sicilian)

Bull's Eye

There is a bull’s eye on my heart.
A knife protrudes up to the hilt.
It twists and turns and tears apart,
defines the edges of bloodguilt,
but I survive, rebuild from start.

The bull’s eye shines - I can’t fake it.
Continues on around, around.
Again, repeat – I can’t shake it.
Goes up and down and runs aground.
When all is done – I can’t take it.

Semblance of love and care depart.
It tears my heart to small pieces.
Your aim was good, your words impart
intent for true love surceases.
Observe the bull’s eye on my heart.

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Ts Poetry October 22, 2022 at 11:34 AM I like how you did that second stanza...well crafted Linda Alice Fowler October 23, 2022 at 6:24 AM Hey. Thanks for visiting and taking the time to read and comment on my work. I appreciate the encouraging words. :)

I Am Anaya October 21, 2022 at 8:33 AM A genuine gem, Linda, Wow! Hope it's fiction dear poetess. ~Anaya Linda Alice Fowler October 22, 2022 at 5:59 AM Nah. No time for drama Anaya. Life is short :)

Christine Watts October 19, 2022 at 7:04 PM Hi Linda An excellent for this contest and meets all requirements re meter snd rhyming scheme Quite a deep and meaningful poem with sadness of a lost love Good luck in the contest Cheers Christine Linda Alice Fowler October 20, 2022 at 6:23 AM Hi Christine. Thanks for the visit and encouraging words. :)

Deb M October 19, 2022 at 5:12 PM Wow Linda….what an amazing powerful poem. Read a few times….Enjoyed!! Debx Linda Alice Fowler October 19, 2022 at 5:18 PM You're very kind Deb! Thank you for your positivity and encouragement :) Linda