Hearts

The cards were dealt long ago
Before we even knew
We were part of the game.

When our turns came you placed a Joker
Face up on the table;
Cautiously, I played a Queen.

In time, the ten of hearts came into play
But long before then
I’d already laid my heart face down
Next to yours.




june 2009



Awarded by Poetic Constellations ~ July 2, 2009