My Heart Not To Bleed

Gripping the meteor,
  both hands for dear life

Expelling, compelling,
  less heat and more light

Afraid to let go,
  knowing what it will mean

My pen to go dry,
 —my heart not to bleed 

(Villanova Pennsylvania: April, 2017)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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April 12, 2017 at 3:20 PM
Powerful poem. Meaningful and well expressed Kurt.
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