Affected Heart

Tribute to all those we've loved and lost.

Sometimes we need to fall

 to great depths 

to climb the heights

 we need to acquiesce 

 

Someone touches our heart

 and wrenches it free 

to soar strong

 emancipate us from our pain 

 

Words can either make or break

 the tranquility, 

the reality of geniality

 an indispensable life force 

People come and go

 throughout our humble lives 

some help us to rise above it all

  leave us affected 

 

That indelible brand 

some people leave upon our soul 

is that eternal sign,

 warmhearted kindness in us all 

We honor the memory

 of people we have loved 

a grateful heart

 better for having shared their lives 

No longer tangible

 in this chaotic frenetic world of real 

Their spirits live on always strong,

 never to be forgotten 

                                                   

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words are true in the poem.
"People come and go throughout our humble lives
some help us to rise above it all and leave us affected "
We are made by the teaching of parent and family. Good and bad they are part of us. Their voices and spirit live through our actions and our thoughts. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Thank you for your excellent review Coyote.

[Baby Ricochet]

That's really beautiful Frieda. Thank you

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Baby.

[Lover Of Words]

Alot of people are affected by this beautiful meaning behind this poem I know for sure that i am This is a gourgous poem and i am glad i came acroos it Lovely work

[Frieda P]

Glad you enjoyed it, this one means a lot to me.

[Lover Of Words]

Its very touching?

[Annabelle Lee]

Very mystic. dreamlike. i loved it

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Annabelle, send me my horoscope please. ;-)

[Annabelle Lee]

haha. whats your sign?

[Annabelle Lee]

that wasnt a pickup line i swear lol

[Frieda P]

bhahahaaha

[Frieda P]

Leo RAWR!

[Annabelle Lee]

alrighty ill see if i can throw something together!

[David Scott]

I found this less "poetic" to my eye than I enjoy. Still, the words hold truths and carry a well spoken and kind sentiment. Felt more like a little speech... A morning pep talk of sorts...

[Frieda P]

A speech, how so?

[David Scott]

The write did not ask a question or explore a new concept. You just emphasized a point that can have no argument or debate. Thus all I can do is listen and nod... A speech. A fine one, but that is how it felt to me. I like something I can challenge or that challenges me. Is that more clear?

[Emerald Seas]

You definitely show great range in your writing. This is a wonderful write. Relatable to many and thoughtfully penned.

[Frieda P]

Oh thanks, love the review.

[C.C. Marx]

Beautiful I think in some way or another we can all relate. Thanks for sharing!

[Frieda P]

Thanks for reading me!

[C.C. Marx]

Of course!!! always a pleasure

[Michael G.]

Lovely. Each of us can relate to this. Well written, Frieda.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much Michael.

[s y e]

Oooooof! I think this is my second favorite! (My first is the one about moi :P)
This was AWESOME! I loved it. Amazin'.

[Frieda P]

Ooooft, which one you talking about missy, they're all about you except this one. :-P

[s y e]

No way!!!! Da one called Fine whine I think it was...?

[Frieda P]

hahha OH that one! ;-P

[s y e]

Yeah THAT one! :-P

[KeeD]

This piece made me reflect, one of your more serious pieces.
I read this and think of how I've come across so many people in life, some of them i've lost and how when I contiune to live with my life I come across these small memories that remind me of these people.. little things you know. Great write Frieda

[Frieda P]

Yes, I do serious too my friend, the silly ones stand out in your head. ;-) Thanks, you're always so sweet. x