This heart was once a diamond
uncut in purity
raw and rare it shone so bright
radiating sincerity.
Yet etched it was
but not with care
all richness gouged,
deprived of lustre.
Now a hardened stone
devoid of passion,
surrounded within a
rugged quarry.
Unyielding is this warning
as it is bestowed sincerely to you
discover it's flaws and weaknesses
resistance will defy.
Endurance and protection
defies all opposition
cracked and broken once before
now cloaked with toughened shell.
Author notes
Prompt-
"I give to you this heart of mine
try to break it if you must
but know this, My heart is like
a stone."
~ Trenchcoat Desires
In a list
A contest entry
- Heart of stone by Izu.
450 points, ended December 3, 2007, 16 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Excellent
Great poem for the prompt. Such powerful images. Best of luck in the contest.
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this is such a beautiful write gran and it holds so much within it. beautifully put togeher. well done and best of luck
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brilliantly put together...well done and good luck xx
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