Break My Heart

~ a love poem written in Espinela form ~

art ~ Henry Asencio

 

 

 

How shall I guard my heart from you

for you’re haunting my very soul

and all my dreams it seems you stole

in dark of night and daydreams too

 

It is as though this ache that grew

the warm desire that spread so fast

must be a spell that you have cast

to capture me with all your charms

So love, please hold me in your arms

and let my heart just break at last!

~~~

Author's Note

The espinela is a poem of 10 lines, with 8 syllables in each line. The rhyme scheme is abba accddc - and there is a break or pause after the 4th line, as illustrated. No set meter required, just the 8 syllables.

Reviews

[Ghost]

If only love could last, but we don't know how to make it last... People are to busy finding ways to be deceptive and secretive... Or only in it for a fix to loneliness and then when they feel good then it is time to move on.. I like this write thank you for sharing

[MsJewel]

Thank you Ghost :) julie

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

I loved this one. I hadn't noticed any specific structure, I just enjoyed it. Knowing it was an exercise in structure and discipline for me does not add to my enjoyment of it. HOWEVER I might try something similar...so thank you Julie.

[Alex Boyd]

Powerful emotions, great imagery, words are very magical and gives the audience a movie like feel. To be a hostage of love wanting to be set free by the lover just beautiful. Soulful also I felt like loving again lol. Thanks for sharing I shall be reading more of your work.

[MomzillaNC]

Lovely and sad. Well penned.

[MsJewel]

Thank you :) Julie

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome.

[Zakari Schmidt]

Your espinela is flawless, very clever and well written. Might inspire me to do one of my own or at least use a set form more often! This poem is to be appreciated, for sure. Glad I read it

[MsJewel]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! :) Julie

[Ruth]

Beautiful form! Intelligently woven too...achingly so ♥

[fireblossom]

Lovely and dear. I love women, I love poets and I love really good writing. Three strikes and I'm in! ;-)

[SmittyJas]

This is a beautiful and lovely poem I adore it has a lot of charms to the words and works. The thoughts of it is worth the read it gives me the mercy seed.

[Dara]

This is so beautiful and touches my heart. Your diversity shines here Julie :-)

[MsJewel]

Thank you my sweet friend. It is wonderful to see you Hugs, Julie

[s y e]

Damn Julie, this is so utterly, breathtakingly beautiful... You sent me straight to heaven with this one. Gorgeous as ever. Sighs... I'm in heaven and on cloud 9.

[MsJewel]

You are so sweet. Thank you for the smile today! :) Julie