Hearts throb. gentle. in vain.

There are times

I find

my heart throbs

gently, in vain

There are signs

I know

when my heart breaks,

brutally in pain

It is because

I am alone

and have none

to be with me.

It is because

I am free

I know how to be.

Perfectly.

© copyright by Michèle Aimée Lahaie, 2009