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The Fault Line

What comes to mind When you think of the fault line? Would it be numbers and science, Or perhaps the heart torn in violence? Both could be right, But which would be your first sight? Is it the mighty platonic plates Or is it the melody your heart makes? The earth is a beautiful place Suspended in endless space. But pressure cracks have started to show And yet the earth will continue to grow. The human heart cannot be mapped Even though it is in a body trapped. The crinkles and cracks that begin to appear Are mostly where hope and joy disappear. Looking at it from another view What is the most important to you? Is it the hard physical facts, Or the softer emotional acts?

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Date: 12/9/2016 1:34:00 PM
Good questions, and a fine, encompassing view, Jane. The next time somebody says, "Take a break," it will be a different world. : )
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Just Jane
Date: 12/13/2016 2:35:00 AM
Thanx! You're right, it will be different...
Date: 12/9/2016 12:49:00 PM
Both. Can't say which is more important. Great poem! And question! Congrats! :-)
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Just Jane
Date: 12/13/2016 2:34:00 AM
Thank you for the support!
Date: 12/9/2016 12:32:00 PM
Congratulations ! :)
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Date: 12/13/2016 2:33:00 AM
Thank you!
Date: 11/24/2016 12:54:00 AM
I would personally always choose "the softer emotional acts". I love your poem, thank you.
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Date: 11/24/2016 1:48:00 AM
Thank you for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed it!
Date: 11/23/2016 7:50:00 AM
I guess we all see it differently as your wonderful poem expresses. It all depends on if we are looking in or looking out. At times a fault line is something I feel pointing at me but most times it is a crack in the heart of someone I hope to heal. Really nicely done poetic offering Jane.
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Date: 11/24/2016 12:38:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it. I heartily agree, it all depends on your point of view.

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