The Lover’s Heart (2018)

Even I know not to question a lover’s heart.

But you don’t know just how hard

it was for me to see you happy in another’s arms.

It was a stark sight.

So I turned to Jim beam and hard light,

to neutralize what looks like a bar fight,

in my heart’s eyes.

Even you know not to question a wanderer’s art.

But I may never know how hard

it hurt when I plunged the knife into your heart.

It was a car ride,

that turned to a wreck with the next hard right.

And left love divided there in the dark night,

in your heart’s eyes.

And I know how hard your heart’s tried;

through good times and through hard times.

So how can I question it, if his arms is where your heart lies?

Even I know not to question a lover’s heart.

Even if you never know just how hard

it was for me to see you happy in another’s arms.

Reviews

[Onlyme]

Raw, passionate, heartbreaking and a thought filled poem Wesley, articulate, clever and nicely done. I feel for both parties in this. To which is remarkable. Since it's about the one who is rejected and hurt. But by your words. I see the other side too. Interesting, thought-provoking. And a tale inside a tale.

[Wesley Dingler]

Much appreciated, as always, Dawn.

I've always felt love, good or bad, should always be like that. You should see from their end as well. Even if the view sucks, which it often does.

[Wesley Dingler]

And yeah, Jim Beam helps.

")

*wink

[Onlyme]

To be honest, it's always easy to take one said of an opinion on anything. But to see it from someone else view. Is valuable and insight too. That is why I liked this a lot. It was open and honest. And thoughtful. And made you think. And not take sides so to speak..

[Onlyme]

Jim Beam got you into trouble thou. tut tut.. lol

[Wesley Dingler]

Yep Yep. It certainly did.

[Onlyme]

:).............

[Cherrie Palmer]

your title is so compelling. It demands to be read. You let the reader share a drink served neat. As we watch heart break embrace letting go but not able to look away.

[Wesley Dingler]

Excellent interpretation. I didn't think about that. But, you're right, it does invite you to share a drink. Just as long as we don't get too wasted we'll be alright, Cherrie.

")

Be good over the weekend.