Play Me by Catyrose

I’ve never been a fiddle
Though you might have confused me with such
Such a bleeding heart I did reveal
For I often care far too much

Nor am I guitar
So please keep your pick to yourself
My heart strings were plucked and unstrung far too many years ago
As I’m sure you must already know

A banjo
I think not
The strands that make up this heart
Are not made of steel
They bend, they break
For their owner is sensitive
And never fails to feel

Perhaps a mandolin
You may have seen my tear dropped shape
Attempting to ease a pain reflected in your eyes
Dropped by to strum a chord times two
A tremolo effect this weakened heart could not sustain
Hear the echo of a sad and sweet refrain

But if you must, play me as the harp
Place your fingers ever so lightly upon this genteel heart
Caressing the strings in a rolling motion
Releasing this spirit
In one fluid moment
Floating off into the heavens
To dwell forevermore

Meridian (141.152.139.243) -- Wednesday, December 6 2006, 04:29 am

Right on time!
Great submission! Oh Yes! Caty, I must hand it to you. This is a poem I've never read before and that's what makes it so unique. This poem is interesting and creative. Glad it's up here. I love the comparisons between the different instruments and your heart.
Kudos Caty!

Catyrose (128.123.85.206) -- Wednesday, December 6 2006, 09:39 am

Thanks Meri
This was a strange one, not quite sure where it came from, other than I had been having a conversation about different musical instruments. Then took a nap and woke up with this in my head. It's final's week and I'm stressed, what can I say? :) Thanks for your kind words.

barb (67.58.207.64) -- Wednesday, December 6 2006, 11:00 pm

exactly
Good comparing. your heart is needed to be treated like a harp. good writing I liked it. Some treat hearts like a heavy metal band. lol

Catyrose (128.123.85.206) -- Thursday, December 7 2006, 05:24 am

Thanks Barb
Glad you enjoy it. Yes, our hearts are delicate and should be treated as such. Have met the "heavy metal" variety--try to steer clear whenever I can. :( Thanks for your comments. Take care.

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