The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

...for Carson McCullers
           

Terse language 
scored to the bone 
with no leftovers;
pouring sorrow into 
every crucial word 
without a shred of platitude.

She faced her ghosts
with grace and fortitude,
placing hope and loss
in perfect symmetry,
embracing solitude.

Straight to the heart
she spoke the truth,
with no equivocation
or careless gesture.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Duncan Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 5:37 PM
Well this is very nice. Reba McEntire sings a song with the same name, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter :)
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 21, 2016 at 9:52 PM
I did not know that... I'll have to check her out. I like Reba... thank you for your kind remark. Best wishes, Keith
Lindley Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 11:33 AM
Deep, a bit dark and points to the fact that truth is not to be defeated by lies but temporarily . Truth eventually outs.. A7 Love your style my friend. Make that mark...
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 18, 2016 at 11:58 AM
Thank you Robert... much appreciated! Keith
Buhain-Baello Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 7:09 PM
Excellent poetry flowing with profound images and emotional depth, truly a gem to read .
Bickerstaffe Avatar
February 17, 2016 at 7:12 PM
Thanks Cynthia... my homage to Carson McCullers whose most famous novel is the poem's title... well worth a read. Best wishes, Keith
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