The Murder of My Heart

Another stab, another wound, another scar to bear
I wonder if my little heart will find the will to care

It has been mutilated; its fibers have been shred
By all the hurtful things that to it have been said

Its beating is becoming faint, its rhythm is disturbed
Brought on by the rejection that on it was conferred

The blood is gushing out, a never ending stream
Perhaps it will finally stop while I sit and dream

The murder of my heart, was done without a scene
By the outer evidence, the job was very clean

The murderer got away, he left no fingerprints
No one knows his identity, for he left behind no hints

I buried my little dead heart and paid it proper due
The gravesite is a mystery that I’ll not reveal to you

Don’t bother to stop by and place flowers by the grave
Your pretentious act of kindness, your honor will not save

A murderer you are and a heinous one you'll remain
For though I have no heart, I still feel the phantom pain.

Eileen Manassian Ghali
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Bauer Avatar
February 19, 2013 at 3:23 PM
i love the way you've woven this theme so masterfully throughout the entire poem and have tied it up tightly with a neat little bow at the end. brilliant!
Hammoud Avatar
February 18, 2013 at 11:34 PM
Eileen, simply amazing! I love the thought behind it. I share! Love, Ali xoxoox
Lamoureux Avatar
February 18, 2013 at 9:58 PM
This is truly amazing, it touched my heart. Straight to my favorites!
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