My heart is a rat
with ADD
and is deprived of the
ability to learn.
My heart is a fish
that's always looking
for the next hook
while his mouth hang
strung on another line.
My heart is the child
without senses
who grabs the red hot element
and never lifts his palm.
My heart is the kid
who gets his ass kicked
at recess
and continues playing.
My heart is the boxer
with both eyes bleeding,
round three,
yet continues fighting.
My heart is the dog
that challenges another
twice his fight and size .
My heart is the drunk
stunted and slurring
reaching for another drink.
My heart is pathetic
and needs assistance
it's tired
and self destructive
My heart is the heart
that continues loving
long after it should.
My heart is the heart
that should be locked up
and never be allowed
to love again.
Tamara Daniel
