The Fragile Heart

Life on planet Earth, our chance to feel at last. On our ragged souls, the spell of love is cast. That our life will end, we are told from the start. The strain proves too much, for the fragile heart!
(Taken from, "Tears of the Tin Man") date:5/28/19 contest: Arbitrium Divisa sponsor: Gregory R Barden
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Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 6:11 PM
Congrats on the winner list, Meru. Yes, we all must face death but new life awaits!!!
Groen Avatar
June 14, 2019 at 7:18 PM
Andrea, thanks for making this one all the better! I am always thrilled with your comments! Meru
Gauthier Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 10:04 AM
Lovely, Meru. Now I want to go read your longer poem. Congrats on you well deserved win.
Groen Avatar
June 14, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Thanks Line, your comments, as always, honor me...but you are the real thing!
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