Bleeding hearts

Bleeding hearts
By Christabel Germain

At a crossroad
Both ends unknown

One currently shaded by dark clouds
Threatening imminent storms
False rays of sunshine
Promise brighter days

But they’ve lied before,
How can they be trusted again?

Human hearts forgive and forget
Stupidly we trust in hope

At a fork
Both ends unknown

The second path, bathed in bright blue skies
Light fluffy clouds promise nothing
True rays of sunshine
Promise adventure congested days

Is there room on that path for me
Will sacrifices be made?

Human hearts grasp to promise
Stupidly we chase things we cannot possess

At an intersection
Unable to take a step

Both paths, laced in fear
Eyes clouded with tears, blink back more
Longing for warmth of the sun
Nothing is promised.

Can a heart heal?
Or a mind forget?

Human hearts scar, but bravely beat on
Dreaming of,
A rock less path and unending sunshine
Reality subjects them to tests and trials.

Strengthening, teaching and preparing