Why Only the Heart May Feel
It strikes me *****,
Why for generations we humans
Have loved with our hearts.
And I ponder why
Such a revolting organ
Would be paired with such a tremendous task!
Surely it is not the most vital,
Our mind has already occupied that position.
Its shape is of no suggestive air.
And there are certainly prettier organs…
I say! What prevents us from loving with our kidneys?
What of our lungs?
Surely they gasp for the privilege of feeling.
The stomach is hungry, nay famished for love and
Yet
Our heart alone would be blessed with emotion.
At least it is definite that the heart may feel selfishness.
For an organ that feels,
It does not seem generous.
I assure you the mind would be more liberal
When it comes to sharing.
Come to think of it,
The heart is (at most) the most
Average
Organ in the human body.
Perfect for the task.
Enough said.
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