Tender Hearted Girl

I understand this poem isn't very special. I have a lot of work stress at the moment and I had to at least try to write something for my own sanity.

Vulnerable, Exposed, Raw

They say, “You wear your heart on your sleeve.”

“One day you will learn to guard yourself”

Good intent but unsolicited 

My tender heart is not a character flaw

I understand how the world works

I’ll be eaten alive and spat back out

But I will never be broken

I will not bandage my scars

Or build a dam around my tears

Just to make you more comfortable

I have a heart that sings to others

People in turmoil, confusion and fear

That to me is a gift

I am immune to bitterness

Incapable of becoming jaded

You can call me weak and soft

But you would be half wrong

Reviews

[AJNJ]

Some grow bitter and dark. Some retain their luminescence. It’s subjective.

[poison&kerosene]

Completely agree!

[Poetic Beauty]

Having a tender hearts is not a flaw but can be a burden at times to the one who has it. Beautifully penned.

[poison&kerosene]

Yes there are definitely times when it stings. Thank you kindly :)

[Mr. D]

Immune to bitterness? Incapable of becoming jaded? I wouldn't call you weak and soft. More like idealistic and naive. Two traits that will do you absolutely no favors in this world. But I guess if you feel that way. There are times when illusions are far better than harsh reality.

[poison&kerosene]

I am not idealistic and naïve. I state in the poem that I understand how the world works. I know not to anticipate mercy or kindness just because that is what I give out. I choose to live the way I live despite that because it does not serve me to be full of hate.

[Mr. D]

The problem with being a tender-hearted person is that you're taken advantage of. Used. Used, abused, and then lost when they don't need you anymore. But I will convince no one, and maybe that's for the best.

[poison&kerosene]

That is your perception and not an objective reality.

[Mr. D]

Hmm...I just think it hasn't really happened to you, and that's why you don't understand. But that's OK. Everyone will learn sooner or later. In any case, I hope you can mainain that rosy outlook when the world is crashing down around you. Have a good night/day or whatever.

[poison&kerosene]

You are a funny guy. Of course it has happened to me. I have A LOT of poetry documenting rebuilding what others have destroyed. I have experienced a lot of betrayal and heartbreak. However, I have the strength to not let those experiences harden me. It is an incredibly ignorant assumption to make. Being inflexible and unable to change is only going to lessen your quality of life. You can choose to let hurt make you bitter. I'll be over here bettering myself with love in my heart.

[Mr. D]

They say ignorance is bliss, and yet I feel no joy. Ironic, isn't it?

[poison&kerosene]

You make that choice everyday. It took me years of being miserable to figure that out.

[Mr. D]

Well, like I said, I'll leave off by saying that I hope you can maintain that rosy outlook when your world comes crashing down around you, and can't be fixed. Have a good night.

[poison&kerosene]

There will never be a time where I can't be fixed. Take care.

[Ted Kniffen]

You are not correct p&k. This poem is very special. It is written from the heart...offers no apologies...states emotions firmly...and finishes on a great point...soft is good.

Stress can be a good motivator.

You have written a good one here.

[poison&kerosene]

Thank you so much. I needed to hear that today. I am glad that you were able to feel where I was coming from with this poem :)