Can One Die From a Broken Heart

A girl met boy,
it was early spring,
she fell in love
and blossoms flourished.
She did all the right things,
to please just him.
If birds twittered
she flew into his arms,
made him love her in return.
Times were when she thought 
they weren’t meant to be,
she wallowed in his embrace.
Trees grew, fruits formed,
she smiled in contentment,
quelled her conscience with a smile.
She lost her heart.
As autumn came and trees
shed their rusty leaves.
Still he made her smile.
She believed in fairy tales.
He made her laugh,
she believed in him.
He was her dream.
The trees were bare,
snow covered the ground.
She left her home,
knocked on his door
but he didn’t open it.
She stood there in the snow,
her tears mingling with ice.
Can one die from broken heart?
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Pace Avatar
June 10, 2022 at 4:43 AM
Deep emotional tell. Yes a person can die from a broken from losing someone they love because they live for that person. A breakup causes enough damage let alone a death. And the will to live is gone.
Edmonds  Avatar
June 3, 2022 at 2:56 AM
I believe one can die from a broken heart, especially when a love one departs, for whatever reason. Such is life… Belle
Rodrigues Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 8:22 PM
Her tears mingling with ice…yup I remember a time like that. Ouch!
Logan Avatar
May 31, 2022 at 6:12 AM
I believe it IS entirely possible to die from a broken heart. A darkness overtakes both heart and soul.
Dietrich Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 8:49 AM
So poignant, Victor. Yes, winter is a good symbol for the time of one having their heart broken.
Daniel Avatar
May 27, 2022 at 7:50 AM
Another classic story of a love lost with beautiful metaphors of the seasons interwoven into it, Victor, enjoyed:) as to your question, I believe yes, one of my colleagues passed away after his much beloved wife left him...
Gupta Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 8:31 AM
Yes. A broken heart invites painful psychosomatic ailments that might cause death Trees grew, fruits formed/ blossoms flourished : these are beautifully poetic lines one would like to read over and over again.
Buhagiar Avatar
May 26, 2022 at 10:24 AM
How wonderful to read your comment. Always friends.
Deo Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 10:28 PM
Seems the ladies are sure "broken hearts" are fatal to health. Shalom shalom Victor - Jesus adores You
Rose  Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 7:25 PM
Yes one can die, the heart has its own rhyme and reason and persistence, :)
Roper Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 11:07 AM
One can die from a heart that is broken... Great imagery in a series of seasons.. Hugs Eve
Y. Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 11:03 AM
Wow! Victor, You penned a well-written write about heartbreak. I believe a person can die from a broken heart. Good job. Have a great day-Alexis
Skelly Avatar
May 25, 2022 at 4:18 AM
Broken hearts are perfect for poetry Victor....Delice
Deo Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 10:43 PM
You surely are blessed to write about Love expertly, Victor, & I thank u on behalf of all poets & PS. Question awaits an answer (but in poetry, YES!). SHALOM shalom dear Victor
Seeker Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 7:17 PM
Anguish of abandonment. Deep inquiry, Victor
Kendrick Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 12:20 PM
They say that they can from a medical point of view. I enjoyed your creative work comparing a love to the seasons. Your visit to my page was uplifting. Sara
Buehler Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 9:43 AM
Your story, as always, captivates. It was brilliantly written, with love blossoming in the joy and hope of springtime, and ending with icy tears, in the harshness and cold of winter. Hope your day is a nice one, Evelyn
George Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 6:40 AM
So sad.... ! Hope she could endure it and start life all over again ! Very touching write, Victor !
Pandit Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 5:20 AM
Love story of heartbreak traversing through seasons of life. Well penned, as always, Victor.
M  Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 5:07 AM
Oh my another heart touching Victor poem….beautiful! Debx
Poet Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 5:03 AM
Victor, this is a fantastic composition. You navigated between all of the lovely scenes that lead to the formation of experiential ties but, sadly, ended in such heartbreak. I believe that this could lead to a tragic situation in which someone dies simply because they are unhappy. Excellent writing.
Cunningham Avatar
May 24, 2022 at 4:12 AM
It can seriously affect you and I suppose it is possible to die from the grief and the stress it causes. Tom
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