A shattered heart

Praying in sleep’s last lucid nod

she lays down her heart to the night

drifting off into a hopeful dream

having long given up loves endless fight

Her only escape on the wings of change,

away from the world she knew

beating fervently, offered no flight

drifting solemnly, a sadness true

He wishes on stars

shooting about the night sky

in fields of long tall grass

where often, his dreams would die

Shattered hearts like puzzles

every piece, a place of its own

whispered promises meant so little

when she never returned home

Together a journey, they wander

unable to find love within

like soldiers marching to off a war

they never had a chance to win

Thrust upon them each, lies

unto an unblemished heart

shaded and jaded in jealousy

their dignity do they impart

If she only knew, his thoughts

Words, if he only said

the three that mattered most

she would be his instead.

Reviews

[Deviant Works]

Aw, InkSlinger. Must you always make me cry, my dear friend. The fourth stanza and the last stanza just about killed me. This time, thankfully, I had a box of tissues by my computer when the tears started to flow. You write beautifully and your words always seem to come from my soul. I love this poem even though it broke my heart.

[Linear]

Shattered hearts like puzzles lie, scattered upon lifes lonely highway, such a wonderful poem, of a love lost, beautifully written George

[Jeff]

Wonderful poem here. You've expressed this piece very well.

[MuSe Ampoule]

lovely write!
"Shattered hearts like puzzles
every piece, a place of its own
whispered promises meant so little
when she never returned home"

[Brad]

powerful s**t, man, i got the shudders

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Oh how a lot of people want to hear those three little words, they long it so much that the pain is torture! You write so brilliantly and vividly that I could feel that person yearning to hear I Love You! Great Poem!

[KAREN]

Excellent write! Your words are always heart felt and written so that the reader can feel the emotions!

[Stef Outsiders]

Your words are crafted and make my soul weep... your work amazes me every time! Wonderful!!

[jazmin]

Inkslinger from here on out, I promise-no I swear- to start reading your poems books, so on. I am a person true to her word:) Keep writing.

~unimmortal

I am one of your biggest fans.. ( just read this in bubble, added it to my favorites)