love torn asunder
serrated edges draw blood
but the heart beats on
striking like a billy club
redemption in copper red

Thanks to RDP and Esther for great prompts- SERRATED AND CLUB.
Writer. Feminist. Historian. Person.
love torn asunder
serrated edges draw blood
but the heart beats on
striking like a billy club
redemption in copper red

Thanks to RDP and Esther for great prompts- SERRATED AND CLUB.
unseen, a lone heart
beating in rhythm, unheard
devotion on loan

Thanks to Linda for a great prompt. Visit her site for more info.
secrets locked away
a heart forever frozen
tarnished memories

Thanks to Sue for hosting the #writephoto challenge and for her beautiful photo inspiration.
too damaged to care
her smile hiding heartbreak
charming to the end

Thanks to Ronovan Writes.
Our words of inspiration this week are charm and harm (for which I substituted damage). Visit the site for more great writing and the rules of the game.
my imprisoned heart
consecrated by your love
once whole, now broken

This broken shard of pottery embellished with (what looks to me like) hearts immediately brought to mind the end of something—love or perhaps even obsession. All things end. Sometimes that’s not a bad thing. And sometimes it is. Take your pick.
Thanks to Teresa for returning to us! And for your new Daily Prompts.