The Beat of the Heart
From the beginning to the end - Poem.
It starts with the beat of the heart, the energy,
As the sound, the vibrational rhythm pounds
Followed by the gasp and gentle, consistency
As the sound and force of each breath of life
In due time, sound emits from their mouth
The cries, the laughs, the comforting sighs
Transform into mumbles, then words and speech
As the crawl begins, one hand in front of the other
shuffling along, exploring and learning
When their growing limbs get stronger, they stretch
Pull themselves up and start to survey all around them
From two feet, the pitter patter, the tip tap
From mother's milk to soft then solid foods
Before too long, they're off to explore the wider world
The cacophony of sights, sounds, scents, textures and tastes
Experiences, learning, love, laughter, sadness, and pain
Possibilities for the life that lays before them, what they do, what they don't
All backed by the same beat of the heart, the energy
That carries us all through our mortal existence
Until the very end, when the beat of the heart stops.
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Author's Notes: It's a poem that basically grew from the idea expressed in the first two lines. Make of it what you will! It's out there in the interether now! (Totally a word)
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Paul Stewart
Scottish-Italian poet/writer from Glasgow.
Overflowing in English language torture and word abuse.
"Every man has a sane spot somewhere" R.L Stevenson
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Comments (10)
Good work! You were even making up new words back then “interether”! How Paulphetic of you! Sorry I will see myself out! 😬..also that was a play on prophetic and definitely not pathetic!!
I really like this. The concept of those heartbeats and breaths that go unnoticed, but constantly fuel us through life. Brilliant!
This is wonderful. Love it!
Love the rhythm of this,Paul, and the sweet expression of how quickly it all goes made me emotional! I'm trying to hold on to the time that continually slips through my fingers. Great work with this one, and love the photo you picked!
Deep And so true The energy of the heart is where we live, grow, and everything in between until the last heartbeat!
The circle of life. This was so beautifully written! 🍩🥐
Awe. I love this <3
Beautifuly written!
This was good! The whole process of being alive 😩 oh to be young again with what I know now
Great poem!