IN HIS GRIP
My heart had come to prefer
Being held by another.
It felt safe there.
Secure.
In its place
I held the heart of the other.
Until the day
My heart was handed back to me.
Broken.
Pieces hanging by a thread.
How can I hold the pieces
Of my broken heart
While the other’s
Still beats within me?
There’s only One
Whose grip is more secure than mine.
It’s into His incomparable hands
I must give
Both hearts.
2011-06-16
P. Wanken
Written for Three Word Wednesday prompt: grip, prefer, thread; and Writer’s Island Prompt: incomparable.
echoes from the silence 
Immensely moving expression – very emotional.
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Thanks for stopping by, Alt. I always appreciate your feedback.
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Powerful! Something so many of us can relate to.
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Thanks for stopping by, Lindsey…your visit and your comments are appreciated…I’m so glad you found something here with which you can relate. ~Paula
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Oh wow, yes! I really liked yours. I wish I could write poetry like that. Such emotion, so beautifully expressed. Thank you.
http://akweelife.blogspot.com/2011/06/3-word-wednesday-ccxlv.html
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Thank you so much for such kind words….I’ve just been to your site and the depth of emotion is there, as well! We all write differently…which is a very good and necessary thing. Thanks again. ~Paula
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At least ‘you’ have your heart back..to be repaired..with help..it is always better to have something in pieces rather than to lose it all together..Jae
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Jae ~ Thanks, as always, for taking the time to leave me a comment! I always appreciate it!! And yes, better to have pieces than to lose it all together! ~ Paula
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Hello again, please check my blog, there is something there for you.
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Aww, Alt! Thank you so much for the recognition. I’m blessed. ~Paula
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Powerful piece about the human experience and then complete submission to God. Well written, Paula.
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Thank you, Kim. It’s where I find myself these days. ~Paula
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This is beautiful
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Thank you, Elsa, for your visit and your comment. I’m blessed by both. ~Paula
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Will the hurt or the ink dry up first. Another powerful piece, Paula. I look forward to, and dread, the day your poetry leads off into a different direction. What you write now is so primal, yet beautiful. If only happiness could shine another light on your talent. Just keep writing.
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Mike, your words brought tears to my eyes. The kind of tears that soothe. Like a balm. You have been such a great encouragement to me in this writing process. Thank you. ~Paula
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Devastating yet hopeful, absolutely sublime poetry. made me want to cry and yet sigh relief too. wise and trusting. I love this poem. :] xx
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Catie: Thank you for stopping by my site, I hope you’ll be back. And thank you for your comments…”sublime”…wow. I’m blessed to know you found something here that moved you. ~Paula
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Paula, lovely use of the prompt words. The final thought was fabulous. Your heart broken and hanging by a thread, well, that’s just too sad to think about… Amy
Here’s my answer to the 3WW prompt: http://sharplittlepencil.wordpress.com/2011/06/17/point-of-view-3ww/
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Amy…thank you for coming by, and for your kind words. I am blessed by your visit. ~Paula
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powerful!
😉
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Thanks, Jingle!
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Powerful words. There’s something sad about the poem, but I love how it ends with the comfort God offers us. Handing our life over to him is difficult, but in the end, very much worth it. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful piece.
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Ena: Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments. ~Paula
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beautifully written……..clearly expressed…………enjoyed reading your work 🙂
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mitu: Thank you so much for your kind words…I am glad you found something here that you enjoyed. I hope you’ll come by for another visit. ~Paula
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these words are sad but show the resilience of the person that they place it all in God’s hands
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Where I am weak, HE is strong. Thank goodness!
As always, thanks for your visit, Sheilagh.
~Paula
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Happy Father’s Day to Dads in your family,
You write amazing poetry.
Come join poets rally week 46 today.
Cheers…
Blessings fly your way!
xoxox
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Thanks, Jingle…you’re always an encouragement! ~Paula
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love it.
Please Check out short story slam week 5,
write a poem or a story based on the image, link to our week 5 collection of short stories, and have fun!
Bless your day!
Hope to see you in,
Keep your creative juice running,
BEST!
xoxox
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Thanks!
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