Beating for a Purpose

Beating for a Purpose

A Poem by HaleythePoet
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The way my heart speaks to me and others.

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My heart is screaming at you
Can't you hear her
You've known her not nearly long enough to love her
Or for her to love you
But that did not stop you from ripping her apart
So many times has she been used
So many times has she been broken
But still she beats hard
She beats for a purpose
And that purpose is to find someone who will treat her right
Every beat she gives
Every thump I feel
Is her way of saying "Hang in there." 
Every heart has a lullaby
I thought mine sang for you
But you did not want to listen to her song
You don't deserve her love
You don't deserve her care
When she was breaking, you were not there
My brain says "Lets get back out there." 
But my heart whispers "Shh, not yet."
Some people would rather feel pain than nothing at all
But for me, my heart, and my brain
We all say "We are waiting for the one who will appreciate the lullaby, no matter how soft it may be." 
My heart is smiling now
Though not at you
She is smiling because you can no longer hurt her. 
She beats for a purpose
And that purpose is not you. 

© 2012 HaleythePoet


Author's Note

HaleythePoet
Do you think I should change the last line to "no longer you" or keep it as "not you"? I know this doesn't have much rhyme or form, just strong emotions like all of my poetry.

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This is so heartfelt. Wonderful poetry.

I personally prefer no longer you but it hardly matters, you sealed the deal long before the last line :)

Posted 11 Years Ago


HaleythePoet

11 Years Ago

Thank you for the review. I'm trying to get the point across to said person, but it doesn't work. I'.. read more
John Fitzgerald

11 Years Ago

No problem :) it really is heartfelt. It feels poured out, line it has to be said. You are gifted :)
John Fitzgerald

11 Years Ago

*like
i would leave the last line alone it flows nicely with the rest of the poem and like you say the poem is very raw just like all your poetry another cracking poem. though i am biased as i think i am your no1 fan lol

Posted 11 Years Ago



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Added on August 3, 2012
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Tags: heart, brain, love, tenderness, dating, lullaby

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HaleythePoet
HaleythePoet

Harrisburg, PA



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