Returned Heart

It would be nice if loving hearts
Were made of much stronger stuff,
With easier to replace parts,
When they have been treated rough.

I thought my cared for heart was tough
And that he would treat it nice.
Because he didn't care enough
My broken heart paid the price.

By: Joyce Johnson

For contest "Hutain This One"       Won an 8th place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Davis Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 10:59 PM
Joyce This is such a sad and heartbreaking poem. Love should never hurt or feel bad. Thank you for the great comment on my My Past poem.
Poetess Avatar
August 8, 2011 at 8:16 PM
Congrats Joyce on your win in this contest, and thanks for your kind comment on my poem. Love~Glenna
Ramage Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 8:48 PM
Beautiful and sad poem. Maybe instead of feeling like he did not care enough, you should look at it that maybe you cared too much, for a heart as sensitive of yours deserves the best. Lee
Mehta Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 1:37 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of nette, Joyce
Horne Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Wow, so many contest results again! Many congrats for all your wins : )
Brown Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Nette's "Hutain" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 11:53 PM
Joyce, I love your broken heart theme that you used in this contest. Congrats on your win. LUv, Andrea
Guzzi Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 8:14 PM
This made sense! I enjoyed it ;) Congrad's hon Light & Love
Nair Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 7:51 PM
Congratulations on your win, sensible among the lot..jag
Sweetheart Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Congrats Joyce on an exciting win in Hutain contest with these amazing lines my friend.. wonderful as always luv..
Ramsdale Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Congratulations on your win in the HUTAIN THIS ONE...contest sponsored by Nette Onclaud. Good job! Blessings, Caryl
Mehta Avatar
July 24, 2011 at 6:10 PM
Nicely done this form with touchy write, Joyce
Kendrick Avatar
July 24, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Good luck in the contest with this one..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Most everyone has at least one broken heart in a lifetime...Sara
Devonshire Avatar
July 24, 2011 at 2:04 PM
Dear Joyce, I love your Hutain and hope it isn't based on a personal experience. Your sweet heart deserves to be treated tenderly. Best wishes in the contest, dear. Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
July 24, 2011 at 11:15 AM
great way to do the hutain, Joyce. I have to try this form out!! HOw are you today, dear lady?
Wesley Avatar
July 24, 2011 at 12:29 AM
A sensitive verse on a broken heart. Beautifully said.
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