Frank Mashina Poet Free verse

Shattered

I thought
              love was safe,  
          a place to rest my soul,  
       but all I found was empty words,  
     hollow promises that tore me apart.  
      My heart shattered into pieces,  
         breaking with every tear  
            that fell from my  
              tired eyes.  
               Alone in  
              the dark,  
              I reach,  
             but nothing  
            holds me now.  
         The weight of loss  
        pulls me further down,  
      sinking deeper into pain.  
     Every beat feels like  
      a heavy thud, echoing  
        the ache within me.  
          My heart, once  
           whole, is now  
            left broken,  
             in pieces  
              and pain,  
                torn  
                 in  
                 two.  
                  Oh!

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Sam Kauffman October 2, 2024 at 10:31 AM Hi Frank, let me extend a belated welcome to PS to you. I have learned so much from PS, from entering the contests and have developed some wonderful, delightful poetry friendships here. I hope that will also be your experience! I really liked the unique creativity of this poem, the shape and the way your words created visceral images. Once again, welcome. Sending you blessings of autumn joy. Frank Mashina October 4, 2024 at 1:22 AM Thank you so much Sam, for the warm welcome to PoetrySoup! I am thrilled to be part of such a vibrant and supportive community. Your kind words about my poem mean a lot to me, especially coming from someone who has gained so much from this platform. I look forward to participating in the contests and hope to develop the same wonderful poetry friendships that you have. Your encouragement is truly inspiring, and I am excited to continue sharing my work and learning from all the talented poets here. Wishing you blessings of autumn joy as well!, Frank.