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Tethered To My Heart

Reality's a harsh truth;
that dominates existence.
And I cannot escape it;
no matter how hard I try.

You got me to believe we'd
be together forever.
But your lies and betrayal
tore my naive heart apart.

Love's indomitable flame;
wasn't meant to be extinguished.
And its demise was painful;
fueling deep depression.

Fate spun a fickle fortune,
mixing threads of trust with doubt.
And yet, hope has the power
to resurrect dying dreams.

Happiness cannot stray far;
tightly tethered to my heart.
And there will come a day when
I'll believe in love again.

Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2013

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Beata Agustin Date: 3/12/2022 3:56:00 AM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this gem, and for sharing your talent. God bless you. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 3/12/2022 7:03:00 AM Thanks, Beata, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Lonna Blodgett Date: 3/12/2022 2:16:00 AM Hope, dreams, betrayal and recovery all the elements of a greater understanding of the human experience of love. Love the line “Fate spun a fickle fortune “. It says so much to me in just five words. Lonna Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 3/12/2022 7:02:00 AM Thank you so much, Lonna, you have brought a smile to my day, my friend, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/24/2020 4:11:00 AM - Congratulations on your win, Emile ... I remember how exciting it was to post my first poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 8/24/2020 7:06:00 AM Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Silent One Date: 8/24/2020 2:57:00 AM You have wrote so many great poem on here and have been here so long... This was a great first post.. This was not really a contest, it was an opportunity to showcase your first poem and I am glad you entered. Thank you. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 8/24/2020 7:05:00 AM Thanks you S.O., I appreciate the opportunity my friend, Emile.

Line Gauthier Date: 3/6/2018 8:27:00 PM Lovely poem about hurt and betrayal followed by hope. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 3/7/2018 9:01:00 AM Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Funom Makama Date: 2/16/2015 12:39:00 PM This is beautiful and nicely crafted. Thanks for the share... Sometimes its refreshing visiting old poems of soupers... Its amazing, the freshness which comes from doing this... And that is exactly my enjoyment visiting this piece Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 2/22/2015 2:09:00 PM Thanks, for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. Emile.

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire Date: 2/6/2015 5:38:00 PM Dear Emile, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit I enjoy reading a new (to me) POET's first posted POEM on the Soup. WELCOME!! Congratulations on YOUR First Poem being Featured on POETRYSOUP. I feel the pain of a Heart torn Apart. Even though I will be reading all of YOUR POEMS, let me know when YOU post a new one LOVEALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...HG Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 2/6/2015 8:00:00 PM My liege, you do me honor, thank you. Emile.

Paul Schneiter Date: 1/22/2015 10:43:00 AM This poem is brim with deep-down emotion and feeling. It touched me. Hauntingly beautiful. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 1/22/2015 10:49:00 AM Thanks Paul, your encouragement is appreciated. Emile.

Cherl Dunn Date: 1/14/2015 7:55:00 PM Thanks for your comment on my poem that I wrote for Paul, it was a pleasure to write it for him, this is a beautiful write that you written here my friend love it's imagery and energy that you put into it, cheri Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 1/22/2015 10:48:00 AM Thanks Cherl, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Cynthia Jones Date: 1/11/2015 2:02:00 PM What a beautifully penned piece of work. Well done. :O) Keep up with the great work. Keep on penning. Thank you so very much for sharing your wonderful and creative talents with us. We all truly appreciate it. *S* Cynthia Login to Reply Cynthia Jones Date: 1/11/2015 2:28:00 PM :O) You are most welcome Emile. *S* Cynthia Emile Pinet Date: 1/11/2015 2:11:00 PM Your friendly words have warmed my heart and honored me , thank you...Emile.

Jiril Clemons Date: 5/22/2013 11:23:00 AM Very deep poem, Emile. I greatly enjoyed it. My name is Jiril Clemons, check out some of my poetry, you might find one you like. Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 5/19/2013 1:32:00 PM Emile, Congratulations on your Featured Poem of the week. Take Care *Linda Login to Reply

Audrey Haick Date: 5/16/2013 8:58:00 PM Glad that I stopped to read this, Emile. Though it's sad, it's beautiful poetry...Betrayal is awful; yes, but there is a "tomorrow". : ) Congratulations on your poem being featured on PS this week. Annalise Login to Reply

Skat A Date: 5/9/2013 9:21:00 PM Emile, your poem is very enjoyable, :-) Wishing you a nice warm welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best in your writings. I hope you find this community to be one of the best. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets, and myself? If you ever want or need feedback on any given poem, please look me up by clicking on my name anytime you're on line. I'm looking forward in becoming your #1 poetry soup fan. Please keep me posted every time you post a poem <3 LUV ~*~SKAT" Login to Reply

John Posey Date: 5/3/2013 8:23:00 PM Your Talented pen tells me there is a place here in Soup-land just waiting for you. Claim it! You exhibit great talent. I enjoyed your posts..... Jake Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 5/3/2013 2:36:00 PM Thank you for your lovely poem, you write very well Emile. - Welcome to P-Soup. - Hope you will get much pleasure from sharing your thoughts and poems here with us. - Wish you all the best. - (Give comments, to get back) - Have a lovely weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 5/2/2013 9:18:00 PM about your poem: Emile, i like how far your poem took me into the reality of all the chemicals kicking in when one has been hurt over betrayal. It will never be the same.. I hope you find what it takes to believe again.. enjoyed reading your first poem on the soup...linda Login to Reply

Poet Destroyer A Date: 5/2/2013 9:15:00 PM Emile, Welcome to poetry soup. My name is Linda; many poets on the soup call me PD for fun. If you like, please consider checking out my contest in the future. SOME ARE FUN : -) You can find the contest page by clicking on the top left hand side. You will find many different contests to choose from. I’m looking forward in reading and following your poems right now and the future. If you ever want or need feedback on a certain poem, please look me up. I can't wait to read what you highly recommend. You can always stop by and say hi if you like. Keep me posted when you post your next poem…. Thank you ~ Always & Forever *LINDA Login to Reply