Half of a Heart

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                                                    please
                                            fill                      please
                                       in                              you
                                    my                              would
                                 heart
                                  by
                                 cupping
                                  your
                                  right
                                    hand
                                      over
                                        the
                                          right
                                             side
                                                 of
                                                   the
                                                       poem
                                                          and
                                                              pray
                                                                  for 
                                                                       healing

Half of my heart is not well
Please cup your hand to complete it..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Rosser Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Normally not a big fan of concrete poetry, but this one I like. Beautiful message, and instructions to the Reader. Enjoying the range of your other works too. Also thank you for your recent comments about one of my Poems; the only one of 185 Readers to do so (lol).
Kendrick Avatar
February 26, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Well, I am glad that 185 people read your work, Benjamin. Thanks for your kind review of my work. Sara K
Scott Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 6:31 AM
Gosh Sara.. this is prayerful, poetic brilliance. I prayed in this moment, as requested, but I hope that all the prayers that went before made a difference. Sending love x <3
Kendrick Avatar
January 3, 2024 at 9:28 AM
Yes, Sam. I was born with a hole in my heart which is not a rare thing about 1 in 4 people have that most never know it. They also found a tumor in my heart but the last time I had a heart check-up, the doctor said he did not see the tumor. It was a benign tumor so no danger in that regard. Thanks for the visit. Sara K
Horn Avatar
March 9, 2023 at 10:15 AM
Heard of people being called half-hearted before. Also, Have A Heart.
Kendrick Avatar
March 9, 2023 at 1:45 PM
Thank you, James. I was born with a hole in my heart and also developed about 9 years ago a tumor inside my heart wall. I have had problems with arrhythmia and fatigue and at times a very fast heartbeat, but I seem to be better now except for the fatigue. My condition has put me at an increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke, but I have not had either so God is looking after me. Thanks for your visit. Sara
Ray Avatar
April 8, 2022 at 1:56 PM
the power of prayer....love it, speaks loudly of hope and faith, great poem thank you
Kendrick Avatar
April 8, 2022 at 2:45 PM
Thank you, Timothy. I appreciate the visit and uplifting comment about the power of prayer. I call feel it when someone prays for me. Sara
Legros Kelley Avatar
February 21, 2022 at 10:00 PM
This was one of the first poems I read on PS when I met you Sara, I wrote one of my first poems on PS about Poetry Soup being a welcoming Group, and your heart that I prayed for. You welcomed me, and I stayed <3 You are such a precious blessing to Poetry Soup, and to me. God bless you! <3 Thank you for your visit to my poem and your prayer for my daughter and newborn grandson, it means so much to me.
Kendrick Avatar
February 22, 2022 at 4:28 AM
BJ, Thank you for revisting this one. I do hope your daughter and her son do well. I hope the child has a very rich life. When the doctor gave me the diagnosis back about 9 years ago, I figured that I would not live very much longer. I think the prayers have kept me alive. My health and energy or maybe my being able to do what I would like are not what I would like it to be, but I am still able to do some things for myself and for my husband and grandson who lives with us. Sara
Baker Avatar
November 3, 2021 at 2:55 PM
Love you poem Sara. It takes a strong person to accepted the help of others, especially spiritual help. I completed your heart with my hand. Thanks for letting us be part of your healing, in Jesus name, amen. Bill Baker
Kendrick Avatar
November 4, 2021 at 6:33 AM
Bill, I could feel your prayer. I have lived 8 years since I found out about my heart problem and I know it is from the prayers of people and that maybe God has some purpose in my life. I appreciate the visit and the prayer/s. Sara
Jones Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 7:12 AM
Creative and clever
Kendrick Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 12:39 PM
Thank you, Karen. SK
Behm Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 9:16 AM
Touching!
Kendrick Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 10:25 AM
Kurt, Thanks. I need all the prayers I can get. I think prayers have helped me live this last 6 or 7 years. Sara
Theraven Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Sara, Such a nice poem to find, that asked for a lended hand, Lewis Carroll would have enjoyed this methinks. Blessings in the new year. -Richard
Theraven Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 8:24 PM
I did, and you will Sara. I pray Peace, Love, Hope, and Joy will be your angelic daughters in the new year. -Richard
Kendrick Avatar
December 29, 2020 at 2:10 PM
Richard, I am not that familiar with Lewis Carroll's work so I will have to check it out. Your visit is uplifting. I hope that you did place a curved/ cupped hand over the right side and prayed. I know that it helps me keep living ..Thanks for the visit. Sara
Seeker Avatar
December 1, 2020 at 6:39 AM
Gosh! I hadn’t seen this yet. What a masterpiece created! Beautiful!
Kendrick Avatar
December 1, 2020 at 6:48 AM
US, Thanks for the kind review of my work. Sara
Agustin Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 1:13 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... I entrust you and your heart to the Lord. God bless you.
Kendrick Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 4:16 AM
Beata, Yes, God is in control. Some days I pick the stress up again and stress out about it especially if I am having a bad day. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
George   Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 9:06 PM
Lovely shape and words, dear Sara. Many congrats! ~ Elaine
Kendrick Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 4:08 AM
Elaine, Thanks for the congrats. Sara
Marc Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 6:31 PM
I love this interactive piece of art. Congratulations on you win!
Kendrick Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 4:07 AM
P.M., Glad you liked my interactive work. Sara
Watt Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 3:42 PM
Sara, I love your poem's shape and message, though I am sorry to hear about your heart difficulties. I pray God will continue to extend your days and give you the peace that passes understanding. Congrats on your #1 win (we both did heart shapes!) and may God bless you ~ John
Kendrick Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 4:03 AM
John, Thanks for dropping by. God has allowed me to live about 7 years beyond what I thought I would live. He will call me when He is ready. I liked your heart as well. It seems to me that I may have written or tried to write one where the heart is filled in with the poem and that is not so easy getting the shape correct. Your comments are appreciated. Sara
Andresen Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 11:26 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the "SHAPE UP" contest, Sara :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Kendrick Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 12:33 PM
SS, Thanks for dropping by with congrats. Sara
Kauffman Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 10:45 AM
Beautifully done Sara. My hand is next to your heart as I type with one hand! This is so creative, so clever, with its invitation to create a full heart together my friend! Magical! Congratulations. Sending you blessings of the season to fill your heart.
Kendrick Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 12:33 PM
Sam, Thanks for doing what I asked for my heart does have some problems a small hole in it and a tumor. I have lived much longer than I expected since the diagnosis. God will call when he is ready. Prayer is always heard and answered. Sara
Edmonds  Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 7:27 AM
That’s beautifully done Sara, nice words and very cleverly crafted... Belle
Kendrick Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 12:31 PM
Belle, Your comment is encouraging. Sara
Ranaweera  Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 7:08 AM
Ah, such a magically crafted piece, Sara!! Congratulations on your placement!!
Kendrick Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 12:31 PM
Newton, Your presence at my page is uplifting. Thanks for the congrats. Sara
Adams Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 5:26 AM
very clever and wonderfully penned! Congratulations on your win! hugs
Kendrick Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Sandra, Thanks for dropping by with congrats. Sara
Legros Kelley Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 12:38 PM
That is beautiful Sara. God's gift of life to you, and the gift He is shining through your testimony of this miracle is so very uplifting. I'm thanking Him right now <3 I will continue to pray. I truly love this.
Kendrick Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 4:21 PM
BJ, Thank you for the prayers for they reach all the way to heaven where the Great Physician hears and answers. Sara
Legros Kelley Avatar
September 24, 2020 at 4:16 PM
Oh my heart, this is lovely. I see it was posted in 2013, but I am new on here. I saw your comment on one of my poems and came to see yours. I am blessed. I will pray for you even now <3
Kendrick Avatar
September 25, 2020 at 5:00 AM
Betty, Thanks for dropping by my page. I appreciate the fact that you will be praying for me. When I was given the diagnosis of a hole in my heart and a tumor in there, I thought I would not live another year and here it is 7 years later and God has granted me the gift of life. Sara
Wolf Avatar
May 3, 2019 at 2:29 PM
Here's to you health, Sara! May your cup runneth over! Prayers for rapid healing winging your way. God, hear our plea! A 'refu'ah shlay'mo,' as the Ancient Israelites put it, 'A Complete Recovery,' Refu'as ha-nefesh, v'rfu'as ha-guf -- A Healing of the Soul and of the Body. Blessings, Gershon
Kendrick Avatar
May 7, 2019 at 3:30 PM
Gershon, Thanks for the visit to my page. Yes, I need the healing. Thanks so much for dropping by. Sara
Horn Avatar
March 3, 2019 at 6:47 PM
When I had heard the water dip, On the floor, I took another slip; Wobbled a bit, And had to sit; Then on God did get tighter grip. Almost lost Jill to Pneumonia causing a cardiac arrest. Is doing okay now so far. Jim Horn 77 and married 52 years.
Kendrick Avatar
March 4, 2019 at 6:55 AM
James, I am saddened to learn of your wife's illness but then rejoiced to learn she is doing okay so far. When we are married that long we become intertwined and one person. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
Ruble Avatar
January 7, 2019 at 4:08 AM
In my prayers Sara,just lost my wife in June,prayers for you dear,love your poem.
Kendrick Avatar
January 7, 2019 at 7:20 AM
Charles, I am sorry to learn of your loss. I know that it must be hard on you. Thanks for dropping by. I have know about my heart condition now for 4 years and I am still alive. The only thing that has been done is give me some medication to help with my arrhythmia. Sara
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 9:33 AM
Hello Sara,I just finished reading your poetry. I also cupped my hand on the other side. Feel better soon.
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 22, 2019 at 6:35 PM
Why won't a doctor help you with the hole in your heart?I am so surprised you are not getting help for this problem. I will pray for you Sara, to get the help you need. have a nice eveningmy friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 23, 2016 at 5:58 PM
You are on my prayers. Keep on writing .
Kendrick Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 3:27 PM
Thanks for the cupping of your hand and I am sure a prayer..I am some better than I was when I first found out about my heart problem but of course I still have the hole in my heart and the tumor is still there unless God has healed that for no doctor has offered to do anything for it..Thanks for your kind review ...Sara
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