I left my heart on your front porch <br />please disregard me as I collect the pieces <br />please look the other way <br />As I sweep it into a bag <br />I promise I won't interrupt your afternoon <br />as soon as the shards are clear, I'll be gone soon <br /> <br />And you won't ever have to see the heart <br />you left torn apart <br />at your front door <br />I won't expect anymore <br />sweet glances or coy comments <br />I wouldn't have the heart to process them <br /> <br />I wonder how my heart fell from my ribs <br />I didn't give permission, it just fled my body <br />and now I sit at home <br />crying and so alone <br />trying to glue the cursed thing in place <br />but I look at it and mirrored inside is your face <br /> <br />I guess this is the last time you're <br />going to see me at your front door <br />I realize I've stayed too long <br />because the sun is almost gone <br />and all the pieces are finally collected <br />Now I know the sting of being rejected <br /> <br />So fare thee well love, I must depart <br />I need to rush home and unravel my heart <br />it could take months, even years <br />and a lake full of my tears <br />but I will love again, I swear <br />My heart was not damaged beyond repair<br /><br />Caroline Guedes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/front-door-2/
