Hearts

I decided in this work to write about something I know nothing about, Love. As old as I am I still haven't quite figured out this damn emotion at all. And probably never will.

Hearts

By

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada 

"You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams."Dr. Seuss

In the game of hearts 

You win or you lose.

Love often requires 

An option to choose.

These laws of attraction 

are based on true fact

What isn't so simple

It's understanding we lack

Complications reside 

On amounts that we share.

Too little of love

Shows a lacking of care.

Too much in adoration

Reveals obsessive desire

An emotion of greed

One should never aspire.

To only give as much

As received in return 

Is a nexus of joy

In contentment to learn.

But the ways of the heart 

Are not as simple as that.

For life often complicates

At a drop of a hat.

The best we can hope for

Is quite easy to achieve 

To love like no tomorrow 

And in together both believe.

...in love, which is all that 

really matters.

Author's Note

Ah, back to the old poet tropes and adage. Please take this as warning. This by no means should ever be considered advice, nothing can replace actual living and heartbreak. So go out there youngsters and get broke, or break, which ever you choose just don't blame me for the consequences. That's all on you, buddy. Feel free to comment, troll, or leave profound pearls of wisdom. But be warned I heard em all, so you won't impress me, much like this poem haha.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

This poem has good advice...love like there is no tomorrow because there might not be.
I don't regret any relationship I have been in....all those loves taught me something.

Of course, I am still trying to figure out if I really learned anything at all.
j.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

haha You and I both are of similar mind, Jacob. I feel exactly the same way you do. I too have no regrets and have learned so much from my past loves. They made my art better, and me as well. And even now in my middle age I'm still learning to love. Thank you my friend for your thoughts on this subject that still holds mystery to me.

[L.E.Osborne]

A poem of beauty to be sure! My 26 years give me little to nothing wise to say on the matter of love, all I can say is I very much enjoyed reading this. x

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you, L.E. for the kind words. Even at 55 when it comes to love I truly no nothing of this mysterious emotion. I aspire and hope to know the heart of another, but the ways of love always have a way of humbling me. And in the end I am probably the worst person to ever come to for relationship advice. So don't let this poem fool you because we both are in the same boat haha. Thank you so much my friend for the kind words and thoughts on this work.

[Betty Hermelee]

Sometimes infatuation and love is something you can't control... it consumes you; There is no rule really, but give and take equally is definitely a goal; but not so easy. If two are meant for each other (and how is that determined?) I say let it be, let your passion entwine, and hopefully complications will work themselves out. wonderful write Carlos
Best, B

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Betty for your kind thoughts on this work. There are no rules to love and war, except the rules we make for ourselves. Love is such a difficult subject to broach for it truly is a complex and individual self defining experience. We all love differently. The only unifying idea we can gain is Hope. The hope that we are loved equally in return. I agree with your thoughts on let it be. Love like it is the last thing you will ever feel. Love..to remember. Love does make beautiful art. Thank you so much again for your words.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you for your very thoughtful, deep poems!!!

[maryam Abdul Wahab]

Beautiful

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Maryam for leaving such a nice comment I truly appreciate it so much. This was a fun poem to write and it means a lot that others have enjoyed reading it.

[...Relic...]

I find a lot of truth in this. There is always a learning curve when it comes to relationships. Of that I'm sure. But jumping in all the way is never a wise decision.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you Relic for your comment on this poem. Yes I would definitely agree with your statement. It's like jumping into a deep pool of water before learning to swim. Just not a very wise or advisable action. I enjoyed writing this sugary cute piece for it almost had a bit of a Dr. Seuss vibe to its scheme. A wise yet innocent perspective on love. Thank you again for your words.