Inked In The Skin A Heart, A Name

Inked in the skin a heart, a name,
A memorable year:
Such confidence when we were young,
The words, the numbers clear;
Now we are old, the body shows
A precarious smear.

At least, thank God, the rutting heart
Has left the cradle bare.
The words, the gifts, the promises
Produced no spiffing heir
To seek and find a brave new world
With which they hoped to share.

Reviews

[Harman-yan_13]

Year 2022 is a memorable year. In this year I have all mixed feelings. I like this poem very much!!

[John]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.

[Ken e Bujold]

a memorable year, sometimes that is all we are left with, or can expect. much wisdom mixed in with the sadness (or should I say nostalgia) for youth and time lost

enjoyed my visit john

[John]

Thanks Ken. The mix of feelings was what I was after.

[willweb]

Very cool. I have often wondered about hearts with names tatted in them and what happens when that name changes or the skin ages. Nice one.

[John]

Thanks willweb. This is a question I ask myself every time i tune into the World Cup matches and am distracted by the richly decorated bodies of the professional players. The hand written signature on the neck seems to be a particularly popular one this year.