Edward Ibeh Poet Free verse

Fissure

she reluctantly...
   dismantles her walls 
      and let's love in 
           long after 
      the first perfidy, 
   only to be struck by 
yet another thunderbolt 
          of betrayal. 
           her heart 
       splinters in half 
 and hardens to granite;
     cold to the touch! 
 impregnable barricade 
    now wraps around
  a heart once inviting 
  with "stay away" sign
          posted on it. 
      beset by cynicism 
    and lingering distrust. 
    an irreparable fissure. 



Some Broken Hearts Never Mend Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Faraz Ajmal
Date written: 02/26/2022

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Valsa George March 2, 2022 at 8:10 PM What a powerful poem ! When hopes are shattered over and over again . one becomes so frigid and nothing can thaw the frozen interiors.... ! I admire your poetic gifts so much Edward ! Edward Ibeh March 2, 2022 at 9:10 PM Thank you very much indeed, Valsa:-)

Bill Baker February 26, 2022 at 5:12 PM Powerful message in this excellent poem, Edward. This should do well in the contest. Very sad to see the results of a broken relationship. A poet friend, Bill Edward Ibeh February 26, 2022 at 6:27 PM Thank you very much, Bill:-)