Phyllis Babcock Poet Free verse

The Broken Heart

I gazed into the starless night,
searching for an answer to your lies.
The moonless sky reminded me of the
emptiness that lies within your heart.
I called into the empty wind and it
could  not answer me
I thought I heard your voice but
time froze it just like ice.
The beautiful eyes that once caressed
now lost  within themselves.
The heart that once seemed bottomless
now became icicle cold.
The touch, once warm and tender
pulled back in revulsion.
The love once pure and innocent
became full of hatred.
The vows once said as a pledge
now became a battle ground.
The harmony once found 
now becomes the fury.
The lives that once were happy
became a broken heart.

2/21/11

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Zzzzz Zzzzz May 9, 2011 at 12:20 PM Sad, but a familiar and true tale for many people. Very well penned piece. Regards, Robert.

Michelle Mac Donald March 24, 2011 at 9:38 AM Hi Phyllis! Bloop bloop bloop...sometimes one might wish to turn off the tap.:) BUT, I like the flow of this one! I wish to stay clear of 'breaking hearts', there is no kindness found there. I might feel no "fury", but it is best to keep one's distance. Sometimes ridiculous takes on a different name....like bizarre, or absurd. Wishing you the best!!! Mikki

Ryan Wegenast March 1, 2011 at 11:21 AM Well done! This piece has a very personal feel to it regardless of whether or not it is fictional; great job.

John Loving Iii February 28, 2011 at 4:08 PM thjis is the best thing you have done that i have seen so far. you worked and it worked for you. this was expertly done. John Henry Loving III

Andrea Dietrich February 21, 2011 at 11:25 PM Phyllis, I really like this one. No, I love it! Wow,what inspired this kind of poem. One tiny suggestion, maybe in the last line, change created for became. It was good to see you here tonight.I'd like to stay and try to see more of your older poems but I need to get to bed soon. have a great day tomorrow. Luv, Andrea

Kash Poet February 21, 2011 at 5:46 PM Very emotional write Phyllis.Enjoyed.Thanks for your inspiring words at my pages.---kashinath