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Fragile Hearts

Flowing from sad eyes, weeping while mourning

Rivers of tears caused by words of lewd scorning

Angry insults inflict wounds too painful to abide

Garnering grief that no gentle person could hide

Imagine the suffering vile contentions can start

Lamentable lacerations that pierce a fragile heart

Emotional bruises often tear relationships apart


How can sensitive people protect themselves?

Encourage them to look within, where valor delves

Allow no bitter words to be the cause of misgiving

Restraint of an evil tongue would need no forgiving

Take these admonishing phrases into consideration

Safeguard fragile hearts with benevolent veneration



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October 15, 2016 * Acrostic Contest * Sponsored by John Hamilton

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2016

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Teddy Kimathi Date: 10/25/2016 4:21:00 AM Congrats Lin, for your WIN with this insightful piece!! ;-) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/25/2016 8:01:00 AM Thank you most kindly, Teddy.

James Inman Date: 10/21/2016 10:34:00 AM A wise poem Lin. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/23/2016 4:13:00 PM My thanks to you for your comment, James.

Joanna Daniel Date: 10/20/2016 9:05:00 AM Very wisely said and in rhyme too:) deserves more than a 7, Lin:) hope to see this high on the winners' list:) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/20/2016 9:46:00 AM Thank you for so many wonderful comments you've made on my poems, Jo. Each one is sincerely appreciated. I just posted another I hope you might enjoy.

Chris Green Date: 10/17/2016 9:17:00 AM Words can be the worst of weapons, they can fracture a fragile heart and destroy relationships. Kindness is the key to happiness I believe. Hateful and cruel words have no place in a relationships that is supposedly built on love. This is beautifully done Lin and very impactful. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/17/2016 1:11:00 PM You're so right, Chris. Memories of verbal abuse linger long after physical bruises fade. Thanks for the comments. I always enjoy John's Acrostic contests.

Freddie Robinson Jr. Date: 10/17/2016 12:35:00 AM Very wise and truthful poem, Lin. This acrostic form was penned exceptionally well. I will try my hand in doing one. Probably a pseudonym bio theme. Your poem really helped spark my imagination. Ty for sharing such a thoughtful and insightful poem. First one of yours I've read. So many talented poetesses/poets, so little time to read them all ... aah ... now I know why Atlas weeps. Much love and peace from RW (Romantic Warrior.) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/17/2016 6:53:00 AM Thank you, Freddie. How kind are your words, so now I'll encourage you to create an Acrostic (to end rhyme or not). But do not weep as Atlas did because reading is not the weight of the world you must bear. In due time you'll find the poets most worthy of reading. RW...a pseudonym I'll have to verify ~ lol

Jan Allison Date: 10/15/2016 9:19:00 AM verbal abuse in a relationship is just as damaging as physical abuse but the scars on a heart cannot be seen . powerfully penned acrostic Lin!:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/15/2016 4:46:00 PM So very true. Thanks very much, Jan.