Heart of Glass

Woes of the past, made a heart of glass
Hardened by time, this heart of mine
Frozen as though ice, how utterly nice
Bittersweet is cupid's arrow, pierced the heart of a sparrow
Slowly the sun's warming rays caressingly melting me away
So gentle so tender my heart has surrendered
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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De Beaulieu Avatar
January 30, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Hello Michael, lov e this poem. My fav. /Darlene/
Godwin Avatar
May 28, 2019 at 8:01 PM
This poem is gentle, tender and emotionally woven - the feel, oh, the feel! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Gauthier Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 9:57 AM
A charming poem, Michael.
Craig Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 1:21 PM
Thank you - Line
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 9:56 AM
Lovely evocative imagery. :) xomo
Craig Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 1:21 PM
Thanks for the good response - Maureen
Sands Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 9:24 AM
Well done! :)
Craig Avatar
March 13, 2019 at 1:20 PM
Thank you - Heidi
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