Walter T. Ashe Poet Rhyme

The Heartbeat of a Broken Heart

Anyone who's ever loved
          knows the heart felt rhythm of joy!
          There's laughter when we talk
          and sizzle when we walk!
          Nothing bothers nor does it annoy!

          But like a coin that has two sides
          the other unfortunately
          has a beat of it's own
          and once it is known
          we never forget that easily!

Each and every heart you see
is touched by joy and pain.
We learn in time
that it's rhythm and rhyme
will change again and again!

The beat taught me about 
the two sides to love
and with this poem 
I do here tell,
when we're in real love
it's the beat from Heaven,
A broken heart's
the beat from Hell! 

          Take some time 
          and give this some thought-
          if you do I'm sure you'll see,
          that there is a way
          starting now....today
          to stop love's
          hurting heart symphony!

          If love comes your way
          and touches your heart
          you must be honest and true!
          Do unto this heart 
          what'll make sweet music
          and this music
          will be brought unto you!

"The Heartbeat Of A Broken Heart"
is one unlike it's counterpart,
instead of music that sounds so sweet
it's got a rhythm that's out of beat!

Deep within it's one we feel.
We'd rather have it not be real!
The joy or the sadness,
what sets them apart-
"The Heart Beat Of A Broken Heart!"

                (WTA-IV)

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Winged Warrior March 4, 2016 at 4:03 PM Came to visit your page my friend and I was right you do have a Giant heart...and what giant of a rhyme...you've just inspired me to another verse...If I may use your line "two sides to love" for a tittle...God bless...^WW^...and a late congrats Walter T. Ashe March 4, 2016 at 4:08 PM Thank you much Winged Warrior... Please do use it...I am humbled and honored...can't wait to read it! Thank you immensely!!!

Daniel Turner March 2, 2016 at 9:34 PM I have felt both sides often. Congratulations, Walter on POTD. I'm always the last one to the party. I like things hoppin' when I get there. You keep on writing gems like this one and we'll all skip a beat. Great write my friend:) Walter T. Ashe March 2, 2016 at 9:46 PM Daniel Thank you much also for your suggestion! May your beats stay rhythmic and steady! Peace to you always!

Rainbow Promise March 2, 2016 at 9:17 PM Hi Walter, congrats on making POTD. Love "instead of music that sounds so sweet it's got a rhythm that's out of beat!" Great write and thanks for sharing. The pattern in which the verses are set looks great. Walter T. Ashe March 2, 2016 at 9:32 PM Rainbow Promise... Thank you deeply for your words of encouragement-the rhythm of our heartbeats determines our happiness- May yours stay in beat!

Judy Konos March 2, 2016 at 4:56 PM Walter I enjoyed your masterpiece very much Walter T. Ashe March 2, 2016 at 6:47 PM Hi Judy...Thank you and I'm honored and humbled at the same time! Heartfelt joy that you enjoyed it!

Tim Smith March 2, 2016 at 4:51 PM Spot on with your assessment of love. Love the highs and abhor the lows. Wonderful poem Walter and congratulations on POTD. Walter T. Ashe March 2, 2016 at 6:45 PM Tim, Thank you much...our hearts are special... and require special care! Thank you!

Chris Hagy March 2, 2016 at 3:47 PM I love the flow of this rhyme and it's message. Walter T. Ashe March 2, 2016 at 4:12 PM Chris, thank you...our hearts really are something special and must be treated as such...thank you!

Anne-Lise Andresen March 2, 2016 at 12:38 PM - A wonderful poem, Walter :) - Well deserved p.o.t.d. congratulations !!!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Walter T. Ashe March 2, 2016 at 4:09 PM :-) Anne-Lise...Thank you for your words that do mean so much! Cloud nine, ten, eleven...:-)

Walter T. Ashe March 2, 2016 at 9:25 AM To "Poetry Soup"....... Thank you extremely immensely for this honor of "Poem Of The Day!" To be associated with this venue for expression, and with the truly, truly gifted and talented "POETS" here, these words can't honestly convey what is transpiring in my heart this very moment! I am walking among "GIANTS" and this "rare air" atmosphere of imagination and creativity is awesomely inspiring!...To ALL...."WRITE ON YOU POETIC GIANTS.......WRITE ON!!!" :-) Jeannie Cronin March 2, 2016 at 9:32 AM It is quite the high, isn't it?

Jeannie Cronin March 2, 2016 at 8:19 AM Great piece and entirely too true! Congrats on your awesome POTD! Anne-Lise Andresen March 2, 2016 at 12:41 PM - :)))) ..... So glad that you were so happy Walther !!!!!! Walter T. Ashe March 2, 2016 at 9:43 AM :-) I'm going to have to go and get some rocks to put in my pockets to keep my feet touching planet earth today! :-) :-) :-) Walter T. Ashe March 2, 2016 at 9:09 AM Jeannie...A from the heart "thank you" to you! Your appreciation of this poem and your acknowledgement do mean a great deal! Thank you!

Constance La France March 2, 2016 at 8:05 AM Walter, congratulations on Poem of the Day, with this beautifully penned poem on the pain and beauty of love, so true, and I am 'loving' this 7 ~ Walter T. Ashe March 2, 2016 at 9:04 AM Broken Wings.... Hello to you and a heartfelt "thank you" for your acknowledgement! (-: I will wear this big smile you've given me the entire day! :-)

Ralph Sergi March 2, 2016 at 7:17 AM Very emotional and well done, Walter. My compliments. Walter T. Ashe March 2, 2016 at 8:59 AM Thank you very much Ralph! I am humbled with your appreciation!

Lin Lane March 1, 2016 at 3:40 AM Those two emotions certainly are on opposite sides of the spectrum. Great thoughts, Walter. Walter T. Ashe March 1, 2016 at 10:12 AM Thank you Lin! Since there is no thing as a one sided coin, we do live and learn!....So much for the flip of the coin! :-)