Cheryl Hoffman Poet Rhyme

My Weary Heart

I've built a fortress round my weary heart
which cannot be penetrated by your arrows and darts
the moat around it is frozen to its core
with a no ice skating sign hanging on my front door
your excuses are lame regarding your eminent domain
my drawbridge is now officially closed from all your pain

6-17-18

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Eve Roper June 23, 2018 at 9:25 PM Congratulations on your great win, Cheryl, love the beautiful imagery :) ... Hugs Eve ~`* Cheryl Hoffman June 23, 2018 at 9:55 PM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Eve; I really appreciate it!~Hugs Che :)

Susan Gentry June 22, 2018 at 5:14 PM Congratulations on your win with this poem showing determination and self esteem. Well-written. Cheryl Hoffman June 23, 2018 at 7:54 AM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Susan; I really appreciate it!~Che :)

Probir Gupta June 21, 2018 at 12:01 AM Congratulations for the well deserved top placement, Cheryl ... Cheryl Hoffman June 23, 2018 at 7:54 AM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Probir; I really appreciate it!~Che :)

Susan Ashley June 20, 2018 at 8:19 PM Sometimes anger and hurt compels us to harden to protect what's soft and vulnerable on the inside. A beautiful metaphoric write Cheryl.. Congratulations on your excellent win! Warmest wishes always my friend.. ~Susan Cheryl Hoffman June 20, 2018 at 8:35 PM I agree Susan; although I am really a softy at heart lol! Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit; I really appreciate it! Warmest wishes to you too my poetic friend!~Che :)

Mick Talbot June 20, 2018 at 7:09 PM Congratulations Cheryl on your first place win. Mick Cheryl Hoffman June 20, 2018 at 7:50 PM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Mick; I really appreciate it!~Che :)

Anne-Lise Andresen June 20, 2018 at 7:07 PM - An excellent poem on 6 lines, Cheryl :) - It must have been difficult to judge, I think everyone is amazing, with different themes - Congratulations on a well deserved 1st place in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise: ) Cheryl Hoffman June 20, 2018 at 7:49 PM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and visit Anne-Lise; I agree it must have been difficult for S/O! Thanks again! Hugs~Che :)

Vijay Pandit June 20, 2018 at 4:23 PM Congrats cheryl on your first place win..excellent poetry. Cheryl Hoffman June 20, 2018 at 7:48 PM Thanks so much for very kind congrats and for visit Vijay; I really appreciate it!~Che :)

Silent One June 20, 2018 at 3:19 PM Sometimes we have to build a fortress to protect ourselves Che.... Great 6 lines.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest.. Cheryl Hoffman June 20, 2018 at 7:47 PM I agree S/O..Thanks so much for very kind congrats and for placing me as one of the first place winners...I Really Appreciate it!!!~Che :)

Probir Gupta June 18, 2018 at 8:25 AM A nice read for me, Cheryl ... emotions very well expressed ... Cheryl Hoffman June 18, 2018 at 8:38 AM Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Probir; really appreciate it!~Che :)

Tom Cunningham June 18, 2018 at 7:14 AM It's sad when one has to resort to such measures' but sometimes it has to be done. Tom Cheryl Hoffman June 18, 2018 at 7:48 AM Yes it definitely is...thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Tom; really appreciate it!~Che :)

Lyric Man June 18, 2018 at 4:15 AM Cheryl, you have a way with words. You creatively put the guy in your write into his place. I love it! Please come see me again girl! Cheryl Hoffman June 18, 2018 at 8:42 AM Thanks so much for very kind comment and visit Chance; glad you enjoyed it and will do!~Che :)