The Echoes poetry competition to celebrate Write Out Loud's 20th anniversary is now open.  Judged by Neil Astley.

Competition closes in 6 days, 23 hours. Get details and Enter.

My Stubborn Heart

It's romance that I despise
There's an extreme hatred rooted deep Inside 
I watch the way the universe caves in with intense devotion and in envious disdain, I roll my eyes. 
My attitude wasn't always this way
But after painful memories and plenty of time, I've grown a bit too comfortable with solitude to break my selfish habits. 
Dedicated to independence,
I find peace in my lonesome complaints.
For the fear of heartbreak 
I'll run away. 
I decline every smooth, one-lined invitation
Refuse all opportunities to stumble in an intoxicated passion down the hall. 
I'm the ruler of this life I live and I'm better on my own. 
But you,
You Philosophical heartthrob
You make me feel
I blur the lines of my freedom when we talk.
Why is it you that I have this connection to?
In case you ever wonder
I'd like to run my fingers through your hair and learn the entirety of your being. Body, mind, and soul. 
I want to know the way you taste as well as your darkest thoughts.
Let me be the one to take all your anxiety and trade it for tranquility.
I wish to hear your laughter and make it my new favorite song. 
But I can't,
It's a silly idea to have
You are there and I am here
And quite honestly
I'm much too headstrong to let you in. 

 

🌷(10) 

â—„ Split in Half

Personal Band-aid â–º

Comments

Profile image

New Shoes

Mon 19th Oct 2020 03:58

It's a gooden! Billy Ray Cyrus' Aky Breaky Heart started playing in my head a quarter of the way through

<Deleted User> (13740)

Sun 11th Oct 2020 02:07

Being headstrong is a strength. I let my heart rule sometimes and it can cause me pain x you have to put the barriers up sometimes though and protect yourself personally I love romance I'm a bit of a sucker for it. X lol

Profile image

Miles Thomson

Sat 10th Oct 2020 21:54

Wow!

Profile image

Martin Elder

Fri 9th Oct 2020 19:27

Beautifully and wonderfully put with that great final line.

Fabulous

Profile image

victoriavautaw@gmail.com

Fri 9th Oct 2020 13:22

Love this one! ?

Profile image

Flavia Gordon

Fri 9th Oct 2020 04:05

A sentiment I am much too familiar with. This is heartbreakingly beautiful. Your poems are consistently awe-inspiring.

If you wish to post a comment you must login.

This site uses only functional cookies that are essential to the operation of the site. We do not use cookies related to advertising or tracking. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message