If Love Fails

When a heart is afflicted by the seeds of love,
It spreads the disease to vein and bone;
But when love fails and sadness breaks,
The heart must shoulder it all alone.

 

If love be squeezed out from my last fibre,
I'll hope with every atom of my soul
That though my heart be torn to pieces,
I might someday be able to make it whole.

 

Though my heart may ache and my bones may break,
Though my eyes may cry and my tears run dry,
I won't give up; I won't back down;
I'll never give up before one more try.

Reviews

[zero binty]

Reading this piece at this point in my life comes very ironic. I am suffering through what you have so eloquently put into words. Whereas I am not yet to the hopeful phase, reading through your experience and positive spin slightly lessens the pain. For that, I thank you.

[Priya]

I'm so glad I could make someone feel even a little bit better with my words :)

[Heromen Selena]

I like it. it shows perseverance. Good Job :)

[Aella.lives]

A deep and rich poem of hurt and pain, but with an optimistic view. That first stanza was just excellent, I loved it! Great write!

[luna11]

Wow. Beautiful poem :D
I love the first stanza.
Well written..
xx

[Monica]

I really enjoyed your poem. It's very well written and flows beautifully...
If love fails...and at some point it does for everyone...we have to have to mourn and recover. Replenish the soul. Then try again because love is out there for everyone.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful poem :)

[rivers]

"Love is all there is...it makes the world go round...no matter what you think about...you just ain't going to be able to do without it...take a tip from one who's tried"...Bob Dylan

[外人 (Gaiji..]

Very interesting and deep ! You gave a lot of pathos to this poem but keeping it extremely sober. Your lines are very well written and full of meaning, i had to read most of them twice or three times to catch their essence, also very well done with the poem's sound and flow, especially in the last stanza :)
Great job =D

[Lily Mae]

I love that last line and can relate it to situations in my life.. well written..xo

[Priscilla Sayers]

An inspiring poem, to love, wholehearted is the only way to love, despite what heart break may come if lost. Love will always fill your life, even if it is not the love you expect.
Love to you dear Anna Rose.

[*~*Butterfly Kisses*~*]

I agree with Follow The Phoenix, very lyrical write. The first stanza instantly drew me in and captured my attention - this piece as a whole did not let go. Heartfelt, and emotional - yet full of hope in this write. Nicely done.

[Diwakar - "The Warrior ..]

that's the spirit................keep it up :-)