Poets logo

Hold My Heart Careful

Going in

By Rowan Finley Published 5 years ago • 1 min read
Photo taken by Marlon Schmeiski

Please act like you know what you're doing,

when, on my heart, you do surgery.

When you open the heart valves,

know that I'll be waiting patiently.

I need you to have a steady hand,

as you make my heart steady again.

We can keep on going...living...and loving,

if you, but do it the right way.

So that, when I wake up and I am restored,

then we can just be together forever and ever.

It seems pretty intense that I fell in love,

with the one who would then fix my weak heart.

So please, hold my heart careful,

as it learns its new pulsating rhythm.

It's funny how slowly time slinks,

when you're under the scalpel.

And, the rest of the family, just wait,

some sick to their stomachs,

and some, to the game, late.

I trust you with my life,

so again, I say it...

Please, hold my heart careful.

surreal poetry

About the Creator

Rowan Finley

Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.

Enjoyed the story? Support the Creator.

Subscribe for free to receive all their stories in your feed. You could also become a paid subscriber, letting them know you appreciate their work.

Subscribe For Free

Reader insights

Comments

There are no comments for this story

Be the first to respond and start the conversation.

Sign in to comment
    Written by Rowan Finley