Swapped

My heart is not with me

right at this moment.

It was taken and abused

but has yet to return.

I think it was locked somewhere

so it couldn't escape.

Trapped deep underground

or high in the clouds.

Maybe it's been drowned

and cast to sea.

Inside a jar, perhaps, with

the lid screwed on tight.

But maybe, just maybe,

and this is only a thought.

My heart has been swapped

and is now where someone else's should be.

Reviews

[SlightlyOdd]

this is sad but sweet i like how you use a simple structure for a complicated meaning. nice

[SheActsLikeSummer]

Thanks, it means a lot. :)

[SlightlyOdd]

welcome

[G!o]

I adore this and i find it beautiful since it relates to where my heart is right now. I love this and the use imagery to put weight to this piece. This is a lovely work of art. Great writing.

[SheActsLikeSummer]

Thank you so much, and seeing as I've never actually been in love before I'm glad it kind of reminds you of yours.

[Lily Mae]

Wouldn't it be nice to climb into the minds of the abductors of our hearts? To see or feel from their point of view.. as to why they do what they do? You have penned these thoughts and emotions well..xo

[SheActsLikeSummer]

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

[Leslie Philibert]

This is a very good poem, I really like the way the stay with the metaphor right through the poem, and employ it with lots of surprises, the jar image is great. Good work, well done.

[SheActsLikeSummer]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Aehr]

really nicely done.. I loved it! Emotions are well portrayed, and the ending sums everything up well.

[SheActsLikeSummer]

Thank you, glad you liked it. :)