A lonely heart beats Pulsing its way, wearily Through a difficult, stressful life Longing for a return to joy The joy it had and lost So many years ago I watched a beating heart go by Glimpsing the beauty Still locked within And aching to break free Trapped by its desire To regain a love departed So I paused, and stopped My own heart affected I approached the dolorous one Wishing to release the angel inside Tentatively I knocked Patiently awaiting a reply Do I have what the angel needs? Can I unlock the cage surrounding And release an exiled beauty? I would like to think I can That I have the power to help Time will tell Let me be right. ….
Late Night Poets 