A Heart

A heart is not meant to be taken lightly
It cannot withstand turmoil
Or sudden constant changes
Rather, it prefers the continuity
Of another heart's presence

A heart will not stand for problems
This is why it will break so easily
A single word can crack this frail being
A single fight can break it
A single lie can destroy it

A heart is made to accept willingly
Love unconditionally
Forgive completely
Smile graciously and
Cry generously

A heart will beat quicker when in love
Slower when in mourning
Steadily when in the presence of like hearts
Soft when with an adversary
Loud when with friends

A heart will not follow traditions
There is no heart passed down through the ages
Hearts are rebellious
Often finding the one being most unfit
To fall in love with

A heart
This heart
Beating for you
Breaking for you
Falling for you
Crying for you
Even as you smash it
On the heel of your shoe
This heart
This relentless heart
This foolish heart
Still beats strong
For you