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

[Steve L.]

Gorgeously written...in a very challenging style...you are absolutely amazing!!

[MsJewel]

You are very sweet. Thank you :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

well done .. not an easy task to mold ones thoughts and feelings into a certain poetic mold .. find my heart breaks as well .. nice one for sure! and thank you for teaching me the espinela form .. :)
E.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[AprilRN1210]

I am always blown away by your ability to enchant me with such style, elegance, and grace. It doesn't matter if you are speaking of love, life, loss, or anything else, you sprinkle magic onto the screen with ease. The turbulent emotion in this one has me twisted in knots and wanting that release with you. you are such a talented, beautiful spirit and I am blessed to call you friend.. This is stunning.. from form, to construction, font, artwork, emotion, and phrasing... bittersweet enchantment...

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words April :) Julie

[onceloved]

Your heartbreak speaks volumes of false promises your sadness spill out in ever line it was so powerfully written that one can feel your pain. Make one want to reach out and hug the pain always. That was a very powerful image you use. :) Larry

[MsJewel]

Thanks so much Larry :) Julie

[onceloved]

You are Welcome Julie, this one was a very heartfelt one ;( :) Larry

[WILDERNESS]

The message is awesome too............................. such love Ah

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your kind words :) Julie

[WILDERNESS]

WELCOME DEAR..

[BL]

The 10/8 scheme works well and I found it easier to read with that in mind. I will try it myself. Great poetry MsJewel.

[MsJewel]

I do hope you try it. Please send me a RR. I would love to read it :) Julie

[Sami Khalil]

You are an artist and one that is refined. Mesmerizing to say the least...:)..........

[MsJewel]

Thank you Sami! :) Julie

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:).........

[emmajoy]

Both the form and content is wonderfully refined and expressed.. I so admire writers who can use the guidelines of eg. espinela and yet, write with the heart. Academically beautiful.

[MsJewel]

Thank you for your lovely comment :) Julie

[B.J]

I read it through twice, then a third. It is so beautiful and delicately penned.

[MsJewel]

You are very kind. Thank you for your generous comment :) Julie

[B.J]

I did enjoy it and you're most welcome

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

No matter what style you write in you make it your own with your tender style.

[MsJewel]

Thank you sweet cowboy :) Julie

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are welcome romantic queen.