This Heart
This heart has holes
It is more work than most
Riddled with leaks
Tough to keep full
It has been mistreated
Not handled with care
They have not been careful
They don't understand
Neglecting its beauty
Avoiding its tenderness
It has been broken
Cracks in every location
Not whole like it was meant to be
Pieced hastily together
The fragments don't fit
Temporary solutions
Attempting to live on
So hidden away
Bruises can be covered
Imperfections are secrets
Do not let them see it
Do not let them near
Pretend its ok
Someone to mend
Someone to help
Someone to understand
Someone to care
Someone to heal
Letting them is dangerous
Outcomes unknown
Risking everything
Wounded and bleeding
Craving relief
They fill without warning
So hard to resist them
Happiness comes quick
Release from pain
Instantly converted
Seeing the solutions
Wanting to believe
Overflowing but leaking
Don't allow it to drain
Empty is broken
Be careful this time
Help it to heal
Once and forever
No more temporary fixes
Ever watchful
Notice the changes
So beautiful
Love is required
Holding soft and so tight
Never ever release
Letting go devastates
Reversal of progress
The filling is fast
Just keep it full always
Empty is painful
The cracks are so fragile
Each time is worse
Shattered a bit more
Many attempts have failed
Cutting wounds even further
This heart wants to be whole
Longing for healing
Wishing it true
They'll need strength to endure
It may never be perfect
Might always have scars
There is not another like it
This is a special heart
Cling to it's guardian
Forever loyal forever true
Deeper than any other
It gives all its love to the one who will save it
Copyright © Ra R | Year Posted 2009
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