Beating for a Purpose

The way my heart speaks to me and others.

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. 

Author's Note

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.

Reviews

[I Shred This Cabbage]

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 :)

[HaleythePoet]

Thank you for the review. I'm trying to get the point across to said person, but it doesn't work. I've been told I write the most heartfelt poetry when I feel the strongest emotions like this.

[I Shred This Cabbage]

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

[I Shred This Cabbage]

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[Ian H Morrison]

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