When the heart breaks

Pay close attention when the heart breaks.

It is subtle, without a sound.

Without warning from the skies

It’s a slight tear or crack, you’ve never noticed.

Just a picture perfect smile, with a lens out of focus.

Did you see it coming? Nope, not a clue.

Now I’ll take your questions.

Cause the world pays attention when the heart splits in two.

Wonder why, when, or how did it begin.

Whose fault was it now?

Does it matter?

Nothing ever does when you drown.

When you’re gasping for some air, and the last thing in your mind

is if everyone is staring.

Doesn’t really matter, since we’re scattered in flames.

Or who broke whose heart first? It’s all shattered the same.

If you want to know the truth,

I’m the scum of the earth.

Holding gold within my hands, but not knowing its worth.

Cause the fact is, I’ve been broken. But they just couldn’t tell.

How could she truly love a man who’s just a shell of himself?

Pay close attention when the heart speaks.

It’s asking you, for once, to pick up the pieces.

Do it on your own, take your time, you’re gonna need it.

Doesn’t really matter if the world hates you for leaving.

Cause she couldn’t keep a heart that wasn’t beating.

All you have right now, is the silence, and these words.

You’re the one who's breaking her, so it shouldn’t hurt. Right?

I guess they'll never know,

At least to the world, this poem is

entertaining.

Cause everyone loves misery,

And misery loves company.

(Especially when happiness is fading)

They're paying close attention to your words now... it’s amazing.

Cause poetry sounds better

when the heart is breaking.

Reviews

[Urja Gokani]

amazingly written keep it up !!

[Owen Aldin]

What a great poem. There is so much from the start to finish. Some poems take a while to get going but his grabs you from the start. So much emotion buried within this! If you keep writing like this, you will need to bring out a book and do some live readings.

[Krizito]

"Pay close attention when the heart breaks"
Most times we claim awareness of misery..of the pain of a broken heart..of the after-feelings of a rejection. Truth be told, you can't estimate hurt..you can't assume pain...the knowledge of it comes from feeling.
So_just maybe_we should pay closer attention to that delicate heart that breaks.
Great piece of art!

[John C. Chill]

It seems I have stumbled upon a collection of wonderful poems around here, and this one is a part of that pack. Well written and visually appealing. Congratulations.

[TheMalady]

Not anyone can speak through the sound of misery. The laughing emotions of the one breaking someone's heart and the emptiness in one's self, drained of any apathy and the darkness of the world, when nobody notices it's gradually happening. Your words are just genuine. All I can say is you managed to portray the very emotion very well.

You're doing great! :)

[θεά]

Stark brilliance! Wonderfully summed up the rawness of pain, of being the one to fall and the sad irony of being celebrated in poetry. A befitting and iconoclastic end to a poem that was well-written and will leave the readers in sheer contemplation.

Thanks for sharing, J.A. Appreciate the talent you have in creating a mood with your words.

Keep up the good work,
Best,
M.

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words are true. With heartbreak. Best poetry is create.
"Cause poetry sounds better
when the heart is breaking."
I agree with the above lines. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Archos]

Wonderful poem! There is a sense of delicate approach to it, I like that. And it works really well with the melancholy feel. Thanks for sharing!

[ExquisiteEyes]

OH WOW! I am at a loss of words after reading this poem. Its so beautiful yet painful. Each and every line portrays the guilt(maybe) and sadness.
The first stanza is the best. It made me imagine each one of those things in a slow motion.
Words are not enough to describe this poem...you just have to read it and experience the emotions yourself.
" cause poetry sounds better when the heart is breaking"--- more accurate lines don't exist.
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful poem.

[Blackheart]

This is beautiful and melancholy. Signifies the pain in the poet's heart. The feelings revolving around heartbreak and being in despair. I really love poetry like this. It's sad but it has a beauty in it which is not easy to classify or describe. You just have to read and feel it for yourself.
Thank you for such a brilliant piece of writing. :)