Gregory Richard Barden Poet Quatrain

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This is a reworking of an old poem of mine

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Heart Wanted

I'm looking for a human heart,
    A brand-new one, por favor,
        Mine's quite cold and broken,
  I don't want it anymore.

It served a purpose for a while,
    And it beat with rhythm, sure ...
        But its seams are old and ragged,
  Since I heard "goodbye" from her.

I'll only need a modest one,
    I don't plan to use it much,
        It won't be tasked with loving,
  Just pumping blood and such.

I won't need help exchanging
    The old one, that's no doubt,
        There's no surgery required -
  As she already ... cut it out.

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Connie Marcum Wong October 25, 2018 at 2:42 AM There is no other emotion as confusing or as blissful as love....and it is the heart that takes the beating. So well penned Greg! : ) Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 1:36 AM Very well-said, Connie, and you are right ... blessings and thanks to you for the kindness! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 24, 2018 at 10:00 PM Oh so bitter sweet! Darling penning my friend. Hugs xomo <3 Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 1:35 AM So very kind of you, Maureen ... thank you! :-) <3

Line Gauthier October 24, 2018 at 9:49 PM Delightful... A beauty, Gregory. A definite FAVE for me. Gregory Richard Barden October 30, 2018 at 1:34 AM I'm so pleased you liked it, Line, and thank you for fav-ing! :-) <3