Jenna Logan Poet Pantoum

My Foolish Heart

On this fretfully dreary and desolate day,
when at last the fading sun dipped his face,
I was grieved to realize love had led me astray.
Now, I am lost in a sullen, shadowed place.

When at last the fading sun dipped his face
I welcomed darkness as my dearest friend.
Now, I am lost in a sullen, shadowed place
where heartache is a malady without end.

I welcomed darkness as my dearest friend
within this bitter realm I have come to embrace,
where heartache is a malady without an end.
Each time I close my eyes, I still envision his face.

Within this bitter realm I have come to embrace,
fear forces me into an abyss. Deeper, I descend.
Each time I close my eyes, I still envision his face.
My foolish heart has no desire to heal and mend.

Fear forces me into an abyss. Deeper, I descend.
I was grieved to realize love had led me astray.
My foolish heart has no desire to heal and mend
on this fretfully dreary and desolate day.



April 3, 2022
My Foolish Heart Cash Prize Contest
Sponsored by Milt Hankins

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Meghan Hutchings April 7, 2022 at 7:20 PM Congratulations, Jenna!! I love your poem! It is beautifully crafted and your rhyme pattern allows your poem to flow smoothly from stanza to stanza. I can relate most to your line, "Each time I close my eyes, I still envision his face." Wonderful poem! God bless and much love...Meghan! Jenna Logan June 21, 2022 at 7:39 AM I'm very appreciative of your kind remarks. Thanks, Meghan.

Sam Kauffman April 7, 2022 at 11:42 AM Beautifully expressed dreariness of the betrayed heart Jenna. Congratulations on your win! Blessings of light for your heart. Jenna Logan June 21, 2022 at 7:38 AM Thanks so much, Sam.

Terry Miller April 5, 2022 at 2:03 AM Coming back to congratulate you, I knew this would place high it is so well written. Jenna Logan April 5, 2022 at 4:16 AM Thanks for another visit and congratulations , Terry.

Christuraj Alex April 4, 2022 at 10:46 PM "I welcomed darkness as my dearest friend" - Talks volumes. Beautiful writing. Congratulations! Jenna Logan April 5, 2022 at 4:15 AM It’s a very morose line. Thanks, Chris.

Mark Koplin April 4, 2022 at 3:14 PM Excellent piece, congratulations! Jenna Logan April 5, 2022 at 4:14 AM Thank you so much, Mark.

Paula Goldsmith April 4, 2022 at 12:46 PM Congratulations on your win. WOW!! What a sad yet wonderful write. Have a blessed day with your win...................... Jenna Logan April 5, 2022 at 4:14 AM Thanks an awful lot, Paula.

L Milton Hankins April 4, 2022 at 12:43 PM Jenna, my congratulations on your podium placement in My Foolish Heart contest. Soup Mail Jenna Logan April 5, 2022 at 4:13 AM I’m so very honored to be on your winning list. Thank you, Milt.

Mike Gentile April 4, 2022 at 9:49 AM Jenna, you so beautifully composed and portrayed the yearnings and misdoings of a foolish heart! Superior writing!!! Happy Monday xxoo Jenna Logan April 5, 2022 at 4:12 AM Thanks very much for the sweet remarks, Mike.

Mystic Rose Rose April 3, 2022 at 3:42 PM You aced this beauty dear friend gl in the contest :) Jenna Logan April 4, 2022 at 3:40 AM I’m so happy that you think so. Thanks a lot, Mystic.

Tom Cunningham April 3, 2022 at 2:43 PM Wow you have been busy Jenna, you know how to write a pantoum, I must admit it's not my favourite form, I haven't got the patience. Hope you have a great week ahead. Tom Jenna Logan April 4, 2022 at 3:39 AM I’ve had time to spare lately and a mind filled with poetic thoughts. Thanks, Tom.

Gordon Mcconnell April 3, 2022 at 1:03 PM Such a lovely penned piece Jenna, lovely rhyme and flow along with good imagery too. Blessings, Gordon Jenna Logan April 3, 2022 at 2:16 PM Thanks for the many accolades, Gordon.

Terry Miller April 3, 2022 at 7:53 AM Truly wonderful writing! Jenna Logan April 3, 2022 at 2:15 PM Thank you very much, Terry.

John Gondolf April 3, 2022 at 6:08 AM Wow, Jenna, pantoums are not easy to write and have all the lines make sense within the context of the poem but this one is done so well. The emotions of a broken heart ooze from your words. Nicely penned my friend! Hope all is well in Cajin country. John Jenna Logan April 3, 2022 at 2:15 PM They are difficult, John, but I love the challenge... even when I have to go back with corrections to make it cohesive. I appreciate your mentions of a broken heart. Thanks so much.

Jeff Kyser April 3, 2022 at 6:02 AM Well done! Those are tricky to me Jenna Logan April 3, 2022 at 6:02 AM Thanks, Jeff. It DOES take a bit of time to be sure it makes sense, but worth the effort.

Joanna Daniel April 3, 2022 at 5:59 AM A really poignant piece, Jenna:) Jenna Logan April 3, 2022 at 6:02 AM Thank you, Jo. A treacherous heart wants what it wants.