Reason A. Poteet Poet Rhyme

I Found Her Heartbroken

I found her spirit heartbroken;
she needed someone who would listen.
Her hot tears made my own eyes glisten 
as on and on she labored, outspoken.

In time, her story would in part, soak in;
she wanted her baby to be christened.
I found her spirit heartbroken;
she needed someone who would listen.

A neighbor’s harsh words had woken
her to the fact, people will call this sin -
do unmarried mothers deserve prison?
The town gossips’ pardon would be token;
I found her spirit heartbroken; 
she needed someone who would listen.


Her story dug deep breaking my spirit.
She wanted help in her sorrow,
more than just someone to hear it.

Someone who would find time tomorrow
gathering young moms to share and borrow.

Acceptance is what heals a broken heart;
getting involved is a good place to start.

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Constance La France August 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM Reason, congratulations on your win in my Heartbroken contest, your poem is well done, blessings ~

Rowena Velasco July 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM A tender and empathetic piece!

Christuraj Alex July 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM "Her story dug deep breaking my spirit. She wanted help in her sorrow, more than just someone to hear it." - Grand feeling very powerfully expressed. Congratulations! Reason A. Poteet July 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM Thank you, Christuraj for the commendation and support. We should always be sensitive to a person's trama and hurt so as to do the right thing by them in Jesus' name.

Paula Goldsmith July 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your powerful write. Love your line, "A neighbor’s harsh words had woken her to the fact," Words are very powerful. Also a wonderful ending. Have a blessed day with your win....... Reason A. Poteet July 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM Indeed, as every poet knows so well - words are power. Glad you liked the ending. thanks for commending the piece.