(My Heart Beats) For You

They swallow Darkness with every pill.

When the Sun sets, they fight the will

to grab a knife and find the Thrill

that comes and goes with every Kill.

And every drop of Blood they spill

is another drop-off down the Hill.

Because every Cut refills until

they stop and pop a Sleeping pill.

What they don't realize, as they sit alone,

is every knife stabs into skin, their own.

They wear their Hoods up on their Heads so proud and tall,

pants sagged Low to the ground as they lean against a Wall.

And the People passing by, they just Stare at them all

as against the Wall they lean and they shout a Mean call.

Behind them on the Bricks are Words that they daily scrawl.

Big, colorful Letters; they're the Artists that never fall.

Read in between the Lines and you'll see Pain not so small

because the Load they carry is greater than any of Us haul.

What they don't see there, leaning against the bricks,

is that pain and grief can't be hidden by wordplay or tricks.

And She's just a young girl, never been into bad Things.

She certainly doesn't deserve the Pain her Life brings.

She expresses it through Music, 'cause she learned to play the Strings.

So she keeps a joyful Spirit while they walk around like Kings.

Even though she's Falling apart, she's floating high on her Wings.

Walking around with a Guitar, her beautiful Voice sings:

It's really okay to have feelings, even if they make you cry.

The first step on the road to healing is decide you don't wanna die.

And though you'll never understand me, I promise that it's true.

You've fallen down; I'll lend you a hand. See, my heart beats for you.

Author's Note

For anybody that needs it, has needed it, or will need it in the future. Our hearts beat for you.

Reviews

[Cool Girl]

This is absolutely beautiful! It's amazing and you are so talented. Never stop writing! I'm extremely proud of you. You've improved so much since I first met you when you first joined the site. Thank you for writing stunning poetry and wonderful stories :) it's an honor to be able to read them.

Your bestie,

-CG

[Not here]

thank you so much alessa :) im really glad you liked this, and i really appreciate your review. its nice to see you back on here again. we all missed you

[Cool Girl]

You're welcome and thank you! I have missed everyone as they have missed me :)

[Riley Justine]

If I had a dollar for every time I've given you a 100 for a rating. I'd be rich. You are extremely talented!

[Not here]

wish i would be rich whawhawha

[KittyKatgirl]

You are such a romantic guy. I am so jealous of the girl who has captured your heart. I hope she knows how lucky she is and appreciates the work you have done to show your love for her. Great job Dante :)

[Not here]

thank you crystal :) and yeah im very happy. im glad you liked it

[Insight "MH"]

The rhyme was so captivating, you really did a good job in welding the words to make this masterpiece.
Thank you for sharing. (Insight)

[Not here]

thank you insight :) you sure have some insight (had to sorry lol) thank you for the review

[Insight "MH"]

LOL.... Making fun of my username will coast you a review ^_^ after that my feelings will be OK.

[Not here]

alrighty that sounds fair to you :)

[Tessa Danielle Guise]

Dante,

I really loved your poem.. It was amazing. Keep up the hard work. I cant believe how amazing that was. Im so astounded by this poem. Great job.. I would love to read more of your work.. I cant wait..

[Not here]

thnks tessa :) ill keep writin for sure

[Tessa Danielle Guise]

Yep.. That's my little brother right there.. LOL... But your really amazing at what you do.. I would love to keep reading!! :)

[Not here]

thank you tessa :)

[Tessa Danielle Guise]

No problem.. Love you sweetie! :)

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

beautiful poem about love, Dante. Love it, well done. :) Rudi

[Not here]

thank you very much rudi :)

[Imperfection2aT]

This poem is truly a work of art. Your rhyme scheme and works well for the content of the poem. People can really relate to this, and you've placed beautiful lines in this piece.

[Not here]

thank you very much :) im glad you liked it

[Bear]

Loved the playful rhyming scheme throughout the poem. The revolving emotions ebb and flow like the tide of a relationship. I like it :~)

[Not here]

thank you bear :) really glad you liked it

[Stan Lee]

It's really okay to have feelings, even if they make you cry.
The first step on the road to healing is decide you don't wanna die.

Every so often I come across a rhyme and I think "man, i wish i'd thought to write that!" The whole poem is great. Those two lines are extremely super amazing. :) Well done. Thanks for sharing. :)

[Not here]

thank you smiley face :) im really glad you liked it. again, thanks for the review

[andrew mitchell]

An exceptionally well written poem Dante

[Not here]

thank you very much andrew :)