paper hearts

Posted on by SaNdY KniGhT

eager fingers slip inside
deep creases of lust, tracing
hidden meridians
of despair obscured by hope
at some point we chose 
to fold ourselves
into each other and 
disappear. i smoothed 
my wrinkled planes 
and blunted corners,
preparing my emptiness 
for new dreams
full of pulpy moons 
and plentiful tides
but we grew bored
of flat seams and glass seas
we were so sure 
would forever please 
yearning for more 
worldly things 
you traded your heart 
for paper wings
then took to the skies
my heart nearly torn
bounced helpless in a swale 
until i showed her 
she could float 
by folding myself into 
a red paper boat

©Sandy Knight, 2019, All Rights Reserved

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Published by SaNdY KniGhT

A longtime admirer and writer of poetry, short stories and songs, I'm a self taught musician on guitar, piano, harmonica, mandolin and banjo. After military service I returned to school and achieved my Bachelor's of Science in Music Therapy. I am the managing editor of a popular online writing publication called The Weekly Knob currently hosted on Medium. I do copywriting and editing as a side hustle and would like to hear about your project(s) if you are in need of an editor or copywriter. I am also available to collaborate in the processes of songwriting, performing and recording. You may contact me through my website. One of my favorite CD recordings of original music available on iTunes is 'The Deep End' by Sandra Knight. You can also find me and several free studio tracks for download on Soundcloud.com.