My first composing again to enter a contest after a long break from doing that.--Tyr



(“Heaven doesn’t ignore cries of a broken heart.”- Toba Beta quote)

Writing, Healing After True Love Lost

Can the heart love again after a true love lost?
Can poetry heal such a tragic, crushing pain?

Across universe, so does this dark storm parade
slashing, challenging mind to its powers defeat
does no good to devise constant clever charade
for real relief never rewards those souls that cheat
yet a measure of joy can come from ink and pen
as heart sincerely speaks, ink to paper sinks in.

Can the heart love again after a true love lost?
Can poetry heal such a tragic, crushing pain?

Such realization from writing a blessing sent
by way of purging out dark to another realm
matters not how ones hurt soul may be torn or rent
a poet steers life's ship as master at its helm
by embracing writing as a new lover's kiss
write, weave joy's blanket to forget love gone amiss.

Can the heart love again after a true love lost?
Can poetry heal such a tragic, crushing pain?

Let spirit this path pursue to a soothing place
by questioning self and how world its losses gives
whenever love has been lost, one must such pain face
writing can be that balm to teach that love forgives
grab paper and pen ink heart and soul to release
if truly sought, the results brings a lasting peace.

Yes, heart can love again after a true love lost!
Yes, poetry can heal such tragic, crushing pain!

Composed, November 22, 2021
Inspired by "W" New Poetry Contest
Theme: Writing
Sponsor: Constance La France


Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2021