Her Heart Is A House Of Relics

Inspired by the URL of my friend Relic.

Her heart is a house of relics
A museum of priceless pieces
The vastness is arresting
In rooms of the longings of an
Innocent girl
In exhibits of the endless compassion
of a tireless advocate
In darkened corridors of shame
Helplessness
Fear
In rooms of boundless joy
the beauty of moments shared
and peaceful private triumph

At the center
A pool
Nearly empty
Flora and fauna
The pool's waters
Clear
The pool of her tears

In that pool of unshed tears
lie the hopes of all who enter

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is brilliant & intense. The title just draws me in & I'm already envisioning a dusty attic scene. I love the way you start out by "filling" this attic with various emotions & heart sensations . . . then you drift to a less human-like metaphor in the 2nd stanza, marrying feelings with nature. I love all the different ways you present the idea of "water" (a suggestive concept . . . could be cleansing, could be drowning). This is very well written! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Nipplegrinder]

Thank you, Margie! I did sort of entertain the dusty attic idea, but as I was writing it, the music steered me elsewhere.
I'm so appreciative of your kind review. Thank you, Margie.

[barleygirl]

I can never envision the path a poem will take. I sit down with the opening idea & the rest happens of its own accord! *smile*

[jacob erin-cilberto]

love the metaphor here...her heart a museum...all the pieces we are afraid to touch...
cold, unwelcoming...but hurt and pain can cause that.
well done.
j.

[Nipplegrinder]

Thank you, Jacob. All the pieces. An astute review. I'm humbled. Thank you.

K

[Relic]

Wow! She has experienced a life of self-reflection to me. Her wisdom is there for all to learn from and wonder over.

This is nice. Glad my URL could inspire you to write this. :)

[Nipplegrinder]

Thank you kindly, my friend. When I saw your URL, "HouseOfRelics", I was immediately inspired to write.
I have a wonderful muse, and her heart is vast and beautiful.