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Hollowed Heart, Still Beating

                             A hollowed heart, still beating
                     A lightning of misfortune forked into it
                                Puncturing the surface
                        Yet it didn't shatter to smithereens 
                                      Isn't it strange?

                               Could it be made of steel?
                               There's now a gaping hole
                                     In the heart's core
                           Yet it still beats a steady rhythm
                                      How can that be?

                                 Isn't it supposed to cease
                                 All function cold turkey?
                              A hollowed heart, still thriving
                               Slowly healing by the warmth
                           Of sunlight penetrating the aperture

                                   May this resilient heart
                               Never tear or splinter in half
                              May the wound steadily shrink
                                    Eventually sealed shut 
                                       By the love inside


Hollow Poetry Contest/Winner(7th Place)
Sponsored by: Anthony Slausen 
Date written and posted: 06/12/2018

Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2018

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Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/9/2021 8:30:00 AM Congratulations on your win. The heart can go through so much and keep on beating. A wonderful write and picture. Enjoy your win with blessings............... Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/10/2021 4:00:00 PM Thank you very much, Paula:-)

Christuraj Alex Date: 7/8/2021 11:55:00 PM Beautiful Creations. Congratulations! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/10/2021 3:59:00 PM Thank you, Christuraj:-)

Line Gauthier Date: 9/28/2018 8:42:00 PM Congrats on your top win, Edward. Well done. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 9/29/2018 1:51:00 PM Thanks again for the congratulations, Line! It means a lot to me:-)

Susan Gentry Date: 8/30/2018 9:23:00 AM Back again. Congratulations. Well done. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/30/2018 1:21:00 PM Thanks yet again, Susan!:-)

Michelle Faulkner Date: 8/28/2018 9:48:00 PM Such a brave and hopeful write, love the closing lines, congratulations! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/30/2018 1:20:00 PM Thank you very much, Michelle!:-)

Susan Gentry Date: 8/28/2018 10:32:00 AM Back again to congratulate you again on your win. Well done. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 8/28/2018 5:24:00 PM Thanks again, Susan!:-) Much appreciated.

Susan Gentry Date: 6/20/2018 11:39:00 PM Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 6/21/2018 11:58:00 AM Thank you, Susan!:-)

Carrie Richards Date: 6/16/2018 7:50:00 PM Well done, Edward. These could be words to a very sad song of lost love! Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 6/16/2018 8:06:00 PM Thank you very much, Carrie!:-)

Line Gauthier Date: 6/16/2018 5:15:00 PM Well deserved congrats on your win, Edward. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 6/16/2018 8:07:00 PM Thank you so much, Line!:-) Most appreciated!

Constance La France Date: 6/16/2018 11:48:00 AM Edward congratulations on your win in the contest. Hope you are having a great day. Constance Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 6/16/2018 12:49:00 PM Many many thanks for your support, Constance!:-) Much appreciated!

Eve Roper Date: 6/16/2018 10:33:00 AM Congratulations on your awesome win, Edward, eventually it the heart will heal. Hugs Eve ~' * Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 6/16/2018 10:55:00 AM Thank you very, Eve!:-) Much obliged.

Heidi Sands Date: 6/16/2018 7:48:00 AM Congratulations for your win Edward :) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 6/16/2018 10:28:00 AM Thank you so very much, Heidi! xoxo

Anthony Biaanco Date: 6/16/2018 7:29:00 AM Hi Ed, Nicely done, congrats on your winning poem! Anthony Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 6/16/2018 10:27:00 AM Thank you so much for placing me, Anthony!:-) I'm humbled beyond words!