My Foolish Heart

Living life dangerously with my heart on my sleeve
So reckless, So careless. Others can't conceive
Have you no walls? Where is your protection?
You're bound to get hurt by self-infliction
They look upon me. Baffled and shocked
"You foolish girl" they shout. They've mocked
Pain is all you'll find taking a risk such as this
You'll be left heartbroken over short lived bliss
I've heard it all before. Been told a time or two
They've even been right. I'll admit that to you
Here's what I know. What I learned from it all
Love is a risk. Even guarded you can fall
Nothing last forever. Everything will change
Hearts come together, fall apart, rearrange
Rather by choice, by time, or by death
Even when it last to someone's final breath
But there's no growth without pain
As there's no flowers without rain
Say what you will, I told you from the start
On my sleeve it will stay, my foolish heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Situation Avatar
October 26, 2023 at 7:11 PM
I love this. All of it the rhyming the subject that is so truthful. what I expect when reading poetry. Good job!!
DiMino Avatar
January 11, 2022 at 12:42 PM
"But there's no growth without pain" -- no life without risk. A safe path is sort of a program. Not very interesting once it is learned. God send true lovers a virus! That makes fever a blessing, and recovery a pampered triumph! Love your poem. Joe.
Theraven Avatar
May 2, 2021 at 7:36 PM
Jessie, 'But there's no growth without pain ~~ As there's no flowers without rain' Lovely sleeve risen from foolish ashes. No better place, no better heart. -Richard
Jones Avatar
May 14, 2021 at 2:25 PM
<3 Thank you Richard!
Mcconnell Avatar
March 24, 2021 at 3:14 PM
Great pen Jessie , really liked this one with such great rhyme and flow too. Take care, blessings,Gordon
Jones Avatar
March 25, 2021 at 8:23 AM
Thank you Gordon! I appreciate it :)
Pettit Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 11:05 AM
You have written an impressive piece with great rhyming.
Jones Avatar
March 18, 2021 at 7:54 AM
Thank you Robert! <3
Bambi The Word Artist  Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 11:56 AM
Much truth in your poem. My favourite line ... No growth without pain, no flowers without the rain. Poetry hugs... Cal Bambi
Jones Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 11:02 AM
Thank you Cal <3
Mandal Avatar
February 19, 2021 at 8:40 PM
A very beautiful one!
Jones Avatar
February 23, 2021 at 12:56 PM
Thank you <3
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