Larry Belt Poet Rhyme

Heart of Stone

Today I found a heart of stone
Just lying on the ground
I picked it up to hear it beat
But it didn't make a sound

I wondered who had left it there
Some poor heartbroken soul?
A heart that's forgotten how to love
And turned as black as coal

Today I found a heart of stone
Just like the day before
I put it in my hiding place
And quickly shut the door

I wondered who had left it there
This heart so petrified
And how long did it suffer,
Before it finally died?

Today I found a heart of stone
A "You don't love me shrine"
It hurts too much to pick it up
This heart of stone is mine

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Ellen Fahey April 3, 2011 at 1:16 PM So moving, Larry. Thank you ~ Ellen

Ralph Taylor April 3, 2011 at 11:34 AM Awesome, Larry. Bittersweet and sorrowful, but well written. Excellent piece. Ralph

Nette Onclaud April 3, 2011 at 11:03 AM larry, how built this dazzling piece for a surprising ending amazed me... brilliantly executed! :) huggs, nette