He gave her a fragment of his heart.
She looked at it in mild surprise.
It’s so small; barely a crumb.
Is this all I mean to you?
The corners of her mouth drooped.
She got uncharacteristically glum.
Embarrassed, he unbuttoned his chest.
I didn’t want to show you,
but the rest of my heart isn’t doing so fine.
She stared at the weakened muscle –
beating erratically, damaged, and fractured.
I’m afraid my sins have caught up with me.
My insides aren’t pristine like they used to be.
I only hope you can understand.
The best part of my heart I’ve now given to you,
the light in my dark, my one true friend.
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Poet Rummager 
Omg.. It was beautiful yet painful.. I love it.. 😥
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Sometimes pain and beauty go hand in hand. I’m sorry. Don’t cry… xo
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Ahh m fine just felt a lot at that time
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Haha! I was being silly… I’ve read your fine work and know what a strong girl you are. 😀
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Thank you so much! Love ya 😉
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👭 ❤️💋
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How Grimm!
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Ah, Grimm! Nice play on words there 😉
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Been too long Rose ❤ Beautiful piece
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Hah! Joshua!!! HELLO — too long, indeed! Thank you. Are you writing again? ❤
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Far too long! Haha! I am indeed. Started up again a little while back ❤ How have you been?
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Hmm, when I click on your gravatar, it states your blog has been deleted. Are you writing here or elsewhere? I’m glad you’re writing again, darling friend!
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I had to delete the old to make way for the new 🙂 proudhumbledman.wordpress.com ❤️
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Yes!!! I’ve missed your writing, Joshua. I’m out running errands and will visit when I’m back home. 😍
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Haha! No rush! Your presence on my page is a blessing I can wait for Rose 😌😁❤️
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Beautifully written. Sometimes the best that we can offer is the heart that has so often been broken. Good work.
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Very true. I appreciate your visits and comments. They mean a lot. 🌷💐🌺
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Really powerful, Rose. How quickly we look for more before we realize what we have been given…
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Thanks so much Dorinda! You interpreted my poem perfectly. 💐💝
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You’re very welcome! 🙂
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Crushing and beautiful. Loved it.
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I appreciate seeing you here and commenting. I’ve missed you. Thanks Oggie. 💋
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This is one hell of a poem, Rose, one that reached out and grabbed my own heart. I would like to think that with the power of her love, she can heal the damage. Where there is love, there is hope…
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Beautifully expressed, Mary. Hope can shake and move obstacles regarding matters of the heart. Thank you very much. 😘
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So true…and you’re welcome. ❤️ 😊
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Beautiful poem, Rose.
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Thank you very much! 🌸
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Oh my, enough to make you cry and cry for all the pain and suffering there is in life, seemingly so often overwhelming the also present joys .A seriously moving poem, Rose. xx
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How wonderful that you were moved by my poem, Paula! Thank you. xo
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He offered her all he had left.
And she wanted more.
How very sad. 😟
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Hopefully, after she saw his poor heart, it dawned on her how much he loved her. 🙂
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Beautiful and touching.
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I appreciate your words and visits very much! 🌾 🌺 🌻
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You’re a talented poet. Thank you for visiting my most humble site.
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I get a kick out of visiting your blog! Very witty and unique writing. Thank you so much! xo
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The best piece is the only piece worth keeping.
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–especially if we’re talking about a piece of an M&M’s and Kit Kat cake, right? 😉
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Hearts are more tasty. And they have less sugar \”/
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You’re right! Nothing beats a heart. Get it? 😃
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Lovely and moody. I really like it.
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Thank you! Your comment reminds me of mood rings. Remember those?
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I do!
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That’s a nice beginning, Rose. n_n
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Thanks Francis! How about the middle and the ending? Were those okay? 😬
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Haha, well, I was refer ing to the whole poem, the theme, as the beginning of a love story. : ) a nice beginning. Sorry for the misunderstanding. n.n
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I’m kidding! Lol. I’m thrilled you read my work and comment. I love joking with you. Thank you, Francis. xo
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Hahaha, gotcha! I was joking as well. hehe, j/k, I fell completely in your trap! xD
(Wait for my revenge :P)
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Ha! I’m looking forward to your revenge!😝
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3:-)
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How romantic!
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❤️💋
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💋
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This is so beautiful. One can feel her pinch. Also makes me wonder isn’t it convenient (for him) to have a fragmented heart that can be simultaneously given to many? 😉
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Haha! He can have an assembly line of women waiting for his fragmented heart pieces. Ah, that was good! 😀 Thank you.
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Thanks Penney!
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Fantastic. This poem is like a dark faerytale. ❤
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I love how you spell “faerytale!” Thank you Merrie!! ❤
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Truly Amazing 🙂 Sensitive topic with loads of meaning that can be related to.
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Thank you very much! Now, get back to your studies, young man 😉
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So sad and yet so sweet.
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Thank you, Mel.
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Well, he’s done the best he can. His heart is a bit of a mess and he’s given her the only good bit left.
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Good bit, indeed. I love your British verbiage. xo
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Thank you! I tried typing it in a Benedict Cumberbatch accent too! 🙂
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😀
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Creative
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