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'Twas awkward, but it fitted me

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'Twas awkward, but it fitted me —
An Ancient fashioned Heart —
Its only lore — its Steadfastness —
In Change — unerudite —

It only moved as do the Suns —
For merit of Return —
Or Birds — confirmed perpetual
By Alternating Zone —

I only have it not Tonight
In its established place —
For technicality of Death —
Omitted in the Lease —

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  • Onslaught
    January 22
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    My interpretation is quite literal. I think this poem is about a heart. It's like a machine which is loyal and performs its job until you die. A poetic way to describe our relationship with our own hearts.

  • sanmdr
    August 2, 2006
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    could be a write about 'peace' describing it as a constant factor... and a friendship bond... though the relationship has been awkward... because of her bouts of depression..
    and seems tonight she temporarily loses it...interference by the contemplation or fears about death...