Our Hearts

Heart care

Our Hearts

Our hearts, do we guard them or, as the saying goes,

Wear them upon our sleeve?

 To be easily seen?

Emotion housed close

Or

 Shared giving sanctum to another?

We can but care; we may not try, and then fail...

But as the saying goes;

‘It is better to have loved and lost then to not have loved at all.’

How lonely those who give up on life and on love.’

Author's Note

Thank you for reading and your kind ideas.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Kathy
Your words are so true…. For those of us who have known love at some time in our lives, we are the lucky ones…. Love is like a breath; we must take many deep breaths to know that we have experienced love, even if we ultimately lose it…. A beautiful piece…
Warmly
B

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Betty Hermelee,
Thankyou. It is like a warm sunny spot. Tending to a marriage or a growing love is well worth the effort because it is a gift experienced with time. Not to be taken for granted. I liked your review because it affirmed the worth their is nurturing the strength within another dear person.
Bless you.
Kathy

[Betty Hermelee]

You are very welcome Kathy!
Warmly, B

[Neville]

I have thought long and hard on the issues raised .. and conclude you are so wondrously write in all respects .. and with much respect I wish you and your pen seasons best .. Neville

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Neville,
Your response to my little bit is so nice as I didn't think it much. Again I have been in a difficult time but kindness like this is a salve to the soul.
Kathy

[Neville]

I am sorry to hear that and sincerely hope the future is now kinder to you Kathy .. Kindest Regards & best wishes are now on their way to You .. Neville

[Art Sun]

Sometimes we do lose at love and sometimes we win, for to lose is to build character even Love has a character of its own, better to know and learn love than to lose and be lonely.

Nice work...

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Art Sun,
Thankyou for your kind and thoughtful review. I feel this poem was pretty simple but maybe that is ok. It's always nice to be reminded that some things of this life are simple and special like caring about people.
Bless you and yours.
Kathy

[Desert Knave]

"How lonely those who give up on life and on love.". Indeed, giving up should not be an option. I wear my heart on my sleeve and risk what damage may be. Good write. ~Jim

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Desert Knave,
Your review is so fun. I do understand people giving up but I always hope that those around me don't stay in that place to long. Thanks so much for you lovely honest comments.
Blessings to you.
Kathy

[Richard🖌]

I've read, "Everything must be done to succeed, except give-up … the more effort one gives and dedicates toward their goal, the more likely they are to achieve it." Thus, I wonder what better to apply these promising thoughts to than "Love" itself?

Kathy Dear 🌿

I've always loved listening to the amazingly simple, yet, wise knowings of your gentle heartbeat's palpably sweet, poetic allure.

This is why I love reading every word of every poem you've ever shared.
Thank you, Dear Poetess, for the free-loving gifts of yours … x0x ⁓ Richard 🌾

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Richard,
Wishing you good health and happiness. How about contentment..... Well Ive been off of the sight for awhile and just wanted to try again. so thanks so much for responding to my little effort. Your a treasure that way. Blessings dear writer friend.
Kathy