O' human heart

O' heart, I wonder how
you can store
so many different
emotions of ours
in just thy four puny
chambers
while pumping away the
liquid of life

O' heart in you we
discover love
but side by side you can
harbour hate
In you we find the
emotion of happiness
but side by side you
simmer rage!

When you cease to beat
many plans you thwart
May God protect our
precious heart.

And while some O' heart
you hold dear
some make you skip a
beat in fear!

O' heart but we find in
you as well
the vile emotion of
jealousy
Such a potpourri of
emotions in you dwell
Help filter out any wrong
ones for me!

A mere four chambers
indeed, but spacious are
they
Invite therein
whomsoever in the
world you may

But in the end forget not
to reserve
atleast a single chamber
for its Creator, to
preserve
The creator of hearts
More than that deserves.

Author's Note

If you click on the side topi pic you can see the picture in close up and read the quotes.

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'O' human heart
S. zaunab kamoonpury,
What drives us? Our very core, our hearts are where we dwell. You have given a place of consideration to this precious realm at times so vulnerable and at times so strong. Complexities are seen in your poem which cause me to appreciate this aspect of our lives....our hearts.
Blessings,
Kathy

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

I'm so glad you see the social complexities in my poem, sociology was a fav study subject in academic life yeah. Warm thanks for a great comment.

[Hasan669]

A wonderful tribute to the human heart. I enjoyed this free verse poem. I like the use of repetition and the emphasis on the 't' which as I remember from poetry study is 'consonance', a tool often used in poetry, be it rhyming or free verse. There is also the occasional rhyming which adds to the rhythm of the entire poem. Great job!

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Thanks brother!

[Hasan669]

Its my pleasure. Please feel welcome to review my new poem, 'Gazelle'. Its my first free verse poem, after so many rhyming poems.

[free spirit]

Lovely writing.. I especially love how you took the physiological image of the heart and transformed in into something that reflects all the facets of human emotion.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

warm thanks for your fine thoughts and summary of this poem. Wonder if I have read u too, going to check.

[free spirit]

Im actually new to the site.. im a newbie and finding my way around my words and thoughts. . In the process of posting. . The.moment i do, i will let u know and request your opion.
Take care.. and keep your amazing words flowing. .

[barleygirl]

Yet another well-done example of finding interesting things to compare in verse. I love the way you compare one thing that's more technical & factual with something else that's more "from the heart." I love the way you point out the ways life has contrasts like love & hate. All these details add deeper meaning to a poem that feels a little lighthearted & playful on the surface. I feel your photo combinations are too busy to be effective. I think it would be more clear to pick just one graphic to make your point. Sometimes we artists must edit out all the different ways we want to say something & just pick the best & most direct way (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

And I'm admiring your review. It is indeed a blend of the factual and literal with the poetic emotional use if the heart in literature and usage.
Ah I loved all those quotes, sorry it looks cluttered in graphics.
Warmest thanks poetess.

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful use of words and thoughts. I liked how you show the value of the heart. I liked the way you described the working of the heart also. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Hi coyote, thanks soo much for such a great review, I like how u summed it yayy. Best wishes.

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem and you are welcome.

[Onlyme]

I loved this poem. Great write full of wisdom, thought and truth.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Warmest thanks for the feedback!

[¿]

I love these hearts...oh I mean your poem!
It does tangle me in thoughts about how smoothly it can store mighty to little pains and happy feelings in it....and so I call it Almighty's tremendous and miraculous creation ;)
You penned a great write without an ounce of doubt!! Thanks for sharing this dear Zaynab.....Be blessed :)

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Yes dear miraculous creation indeed, warmest thanks sis and my new pal. I loved your comment.

[lightsong]

beautifully written my friend, the mystery of the heart, the core of a human, where all kind of emotions flow to confirm we are "humans", great and needed message at the end.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Oh yes u gave me a clever fine point and idea, I always thought humans only have the best brains, but your comments made me realise that many also have a better heart than animals. The heart confirms our humanity yeah. Warmest thanks for your fine thoughts on my poem.

[lightsong]

You are most welcome my friend, my pleasure that You've found favor within my review.

[john l smith]

Nicely written
I have had a few issues with mine lately so I appreciate it even more
Dave

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Sorry to hear about that, wishing you a great recovery poet. Thanks for your relating comment appreciation of this divine gift that the heart is. Cheers,

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Zaynab... Indeed we need to love our Creatir who gave to us the Holy Spirit that dwells in our heart. Human kindness does impart the love of beauty in our heart. Your poetry does speak of chambers in our heart that we need to protect and keep hatred and evil out. May your family be blessed and safe from harm. Fondly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

We need to love our Creator who gave us the Holy Spirit within our Heart. Amen

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Warmest thanks for your lovely comment, how you acknowledge the Creator shows you are if the noble thankful souls. Yes we need to love God for this heart as well. Take care.