Hearts do not lie

A poem about love that went bad.

At first it was sweeter, 

but soon it turned bitter.

At first it was good, 

but it became bad,

and changed my mood, 

to one very sad. 

First there was light, 

but then darkness came, 

and faded the fight, 

for my own true name. 

First we had power, 

but soon changed the hour, 

and sweet delights, 

all turned sour. 

First it was day, 

but soon came the night, 

and what can one say, 

for his own plight. 

First we had life, 

but then it came death. 

A ghost is no wife, 

we are parted yet. 

First there was joy, 

but my heart was a toy, 

and I was a poor boy, 

that none would employ. 

Once I was happy, 

but then unhappy, 

and everything so pretty, 

turned to be so ugly. 

First there was hope, 

but she said nope, 

so it was goodbye, 

hearts do not lie. 

Author's Note

All reviews are appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to read my work.
Take good care.

Reviews

[Amy R]

This poem highlights the fragility of happiness and the inevitability of change.
The language is simple yet poignant, reflecting the emotional weight of the transitions described.
Written very well, language and imagery on point.
Thanks for sharing.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you Amy, for such a great review.
Yes, I was thinking about a love from the past.
Many years have gone by, but memory remains.
Life doesn't always have a happy ending.
I am so glad you enjoyed this poem.
Take good care friend.
🌹

[Amy R]

That's very true, I totally understand what u are saying.
You're welcome.

[Chris Shaw]

Sadly not all relationships are destined for happy ever afters. When they start to disintegrate and can’t be repaired, it is a painful journey to navigate. I felt the pain and disappointment in your lines. Thanks for sharing Ancient Rock.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you Chris. Your visit and your review are deeply appreciated, as well as your words. I am so glad you enjoyed this poem. Take good care friend.
Bright blessings.

[Chris Shaw]

And blessings to you too friend:)

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

falling in love is the begining of heartbreak. or as you wrote ' sweet delights, / all turned sour.' this is a deep and resonant poem about how all joys eventually fade. as we seek happiness, first here and then there, it begins to feel like a futile struggle.
i have given up on romance, it did not work out for me and i'm done hoping. knowing i'm not alone is always bittersweet.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your visit and your review, Ern.
Yes, broken hearts take time to heal, sometimes they never really do. I am so glad you enjoyed this poem.
Your words are very appreciated. Take good care friend. Bright blessings.

[Stella Armour]

There is always a balance of light and dark ; we have to have dark for us to appreciate light sometimes.
Love is very fickle and if not strong enough it soon breaks hearts, but what is meant for you will always find you, and if it leaves it was never meant for you because something else will find its way ...

[The_Ancient_Rock]

True Stella, even if sometimes takes many years.
But those are kind and honest words.
I agree with what you wrote.
Thank you so much for your review and your visit.
Take good care friend.
Blessings.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Frost wrote that, "Nothing Gold Can Stay" It's my favorite poem by him for its universal relevancy. This takes the patient to the exam table to find out why. Our worth; our dreams, the measure of our importance are often bound up in the opinions of others, particularly those we are involved in romantic encounters with. It should not be so because people don't change so much from day to day; only our impressions of them. And the expectations of everyone are simply impossible to fulfill. We have to be careful when opening the doors to our heart. I enjoyed the read, my friend.

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your review friend.
You provide good advice.
Yes, we need to be careful with who we trust our heart,
But that was so long, and I was still young and foolish.
Anyway, past is done.
I appreciate your visit and your thoughts.
Take good care Fabian.

[Marie]

A very poignant write, dear A. R... Time can change so much, things that we never thought would or could change, but people change over time and we see their true colours emerge. You captured the different scene through the relationship superbly. The final stanza is heartbreaking, no second chance was given to make things right again. A wondrous play with words throughout the poem! Though a sad write, I enjoyed reading this poem because it is so finely crafted in an uncomplicated way which makes it easy to understand. Lovely work, dear A. R... Thank you so very much for sharing. Wishing you a very nice day to enjoy and sending Blessings your way too...

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your visit and your awesome review. Your words are deeply appreciated.
Yes, no second chance was given. I guess that is true.
Take good care friend.
Blessings Marie.

[Marie]

You are most welcome always, dear A. R...
I am so very sorry no second chance was given.
read moreYou are most welcome always, dear A. R...
I am so very sorry no second chance was given.
Take very good care of you too, dear friend.
Beautiful Blessings to you, dear A. R...