What's the Point?

A Poem by Jeanie

An explanation as to why hearts are depicted the way they are... like in a valentine.

What's the Point?

My heart, your heart...
they all look alike,
two puffy mounds at the top,
tapering down into a spike.

But just why is it
that they all look the same?
Shouldn't a person's heart be
as individual as his name?

Well, if you look a bit closer
you will readily see
that everyone's heart is
just as different as he (or she!).

For it's not the shape,
nor even the size,
But what's inside
that is truly the prize.

The mound on the right...
holds memories so dear
only the good ones
from year after year.

And the mound on the left,
is filled to the brim
with the light of sweet passion,
that never grows dim.

Now the part in the middle,
is where deep love resides.
Its strength can be fierce,
Yet here, too, fragility hides.

Then finally, slowly,
the heart slopes to a fine edge..
coming to a sharp point
in the shape of a wedge.

This point is for balance
between all the parts
which is very important
for those with full hearts!

And if you look more closely
you will see right at the tip
a tiny little hole
no bigger than a pin.

This is the place
where all our sorrows go
They stay with us a short while,
then seep out with the flow.

Hearts can be lonely,
Hearts can be sad...
Hearts can be faithful,
In good times and bad

But no matter the shape,
Nor how big or how small,
Your heart is a gift,
To be shared with all.

© 2012 Jeanie

Author's Note

Brutal honesty, but please don't break my heart!

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Sukhmeet Singh

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