Emile Pinet Poet Rhyme

Heart In Hand

My heart's held hostage by three words,
love, fear, and doubt: share equal thirds.
For once love's lost, it's seldom found,
letting countless tears wet the ground.

You know just how to make me cry,
living in fear, you'll say goodbye.
And yet, I swear my love is true,
my heart is closed to all but you.

You strike out again and again,
acquiescing to mounting strain.
And view love through a fog of lies,
shadows deceiving doubtful eyes.

Your sweet disposition turns sour
when fear starts exerting power.
And you treat me with such disdain,
anxiety feeds off my pain.

Tell me you no longer love me,
and though it'll hurt, I'll set you free.
For if you cared for me at all,
I would not have to beg and crawl.

Stuck in emotional quicksand,
here I stand: fractured heart in hand.
And I've got to know you still care,
before it breaks beyond repair.

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Line Gauthier May 26, 2018 at 6:59 PM Raw emotion, Emile. Emile Pinet May 27, 2018 at 8:09 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Anne-Marie Coreggia April 26, 2017 at 2:10 PM Emile, what a beautiful and honorable stand! But, if you are being treated with disdain, that person is probably toying with you and doesn't deserve you. A 7:) Amitiés Emile Pinet April 26, 2017 at 6:27 PM Thank you Anne-Marie, I truly appreciate your support. Emile.

Supraja Kannan April 25, 2017 at 5:46 AM Wonderful poem with so much of emotions... Beautifully expressed... Loved it... Thanks for sharing... A big 7... Emile Pinet April 25, 2017 at 9:49 AM Thank you so much Supraja, for this vote of confidence and encouragement. Emile.

Carole Duet April 25, 2017 at 12:38 AM Yes, sometimes love hurts but it should be mostly joyful and produce trust and contentment. Hopefully, this sincere poem from the heart will result in both for you, Emile. A 7+ for sure! Emile Pinet April 25, 2017 at 9:48 AM Thank you Carole, for taking the time to give me such a encouraging review, Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong April 24, 2017 at 11:49 PM You put your naked heart into this one Emile! A very touching and beautiful piece. What woman could resist a beautiful plea like this? 7 ; ) Emile Pinet April 25, 2017 at 9:45 AM Thanks Connie, as always my friend, your comments are always most welcomed and eagerly sought, Emile.

Sunlite Wanter April 24, 2017 at 6:45 PM I'm getting hard in my old age, Emile. She doesn't deserve you! Heart wrenching poetry, though. Emile Pinet April 25, 2017 at 9:50 AM Thanks Sunlite, you know how to create a smile, Emile.

Anil Deo April 24, 2017 at 5:52 PM A gentleman, in doubt but yet requiring honest answers. Why won't the loved person respond honestly & end the suffering? (U capture all this without anger or bitterness. God be praised.) Shalom, shalom Friend. SEVEN Emile Pinet April 25, 2017 at 9:46 AM You are very perceptive and I welcome your thoughts. Emile.

Nette Onclaud April 24, 2017 at 5:16 PM The honesty of feelings resounds in a gentle way providing this piece its exquisite plea, emile... truly a joy to read you!..huggs Emile Pinet April 24, 2017 at 5:34 PM Thanks Nette, it is always a pleasure to hear from you my friend, Emile.

Chris Green April 24, 2017 at 5:02 PM Beautifully written and a feeling I have known at times very well. I always wonder why, why if someone loves you they treat badly and then I just decide, they don't really love me or at least not like I do them. Really nicely done Emile. Emile Pinet April 24, 2017 at 5:33 PM Thanks Chris, as always my friend, your comments are appreciated, Emile.