The Heart

The heart is a ticking time bomb
Ready to explode
It's weak when someone breaks it

The heart shatters into pieces
Never fitting together
The same way twice

The heart yearns for comfort

The heart sets out young, but
Grows old looking for love

Love that can heal
Any broken and shattered heart
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Dietrich Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 8:12 AM
Wonderful metaphor for both broken and healing hearts@
Agustin Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 11:31 PM
Thanks for sharing this. Meanwhile, by God's grace, I greet you with the peace and joy from the Lord toward a prosperous New Year 2023 along this present: "the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.
Hawkins Avatar
January 1, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Thank you, Karen, for sharing your lovely verse; I think everyone can relate. Take care, Shirley
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