Heart-Strings

  He played her heart strings, plucked each one with practised hand, ode to joy . in every note. By the time her soul was his, he had changed his tune, cadence . soured by off-colour harmonies out of place with love songs; now her . heart-strings sag, derelict, waiting to be moved by a…

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He played her heart

strings, plucked each

one with practised

hand, ode to joy

.

in every note. By

the time her soul

was his, he had changed

his tune, cadence

.

soured by off-colour

harmonies out of

place with love

songs; now her

.

heart-strings sag,

derelict, waiting

to be moved by

a new duet.

 

Responses to “Heart-Strings”

  1. Sahm King

    Now that, indeed, feels very familiar. Beautiful, yet tragic, piece.

    1. melodylowes

      Thank you Sahm, for your visits and your insightful words. It could be that this experience will make our little flower wiser, and more prepared for a real and fulfilling match…

      1. Sahm King

        Indeed. Where closes one door others must open, and the wisdom of experience is a learned guide.

      2. melodylowes

        Absolutely! 🙂

  2. Gallivanta

    😦 …. but the new duet may be better 🙂

    1. melodylowes

      In my imaginary world for this one, I think it will be MUCH better! Thanks Gallivanta.

  3. tiny lessons blog

    Beautiful …waiting to be moved, not played!

    1. melodylowes

      What a lovely thought. you have captured my intent with this one so marvellously – thank you!

  4. cythereandreams

    Oh, I know how this feels!

    1. melodylowes

      I know you do. Your experiences are shaping your compassion, friend.

      1. cythereandreams

        That’s a great way to think about it.

  5. Heidi Viars

    not really liking the sound of that 😦

    1. melodylowes

      Not personal – just thinking about life. I’m okay! 🙂

      1. Heidi Viars

        good 🙂 …. no wait… GREAT!

      2. melodylowes

        🙂 You are so sweet.

  6. Kathleen’s Writings

    I’ve been gone for awhile and now back on, love your writings as always!! I have a new blog started so please visit sometime 🙂

    1. melodylowes

      Welcome back! I’ll stop by soon!

  7. miladynotes

    Reblogged this on Miladynotes.

  8. I HAVE A VOICE

    this made me smile and cry.

    1. melodylowes

      You have a soft and romantic nature, I can tell. 😉

  9. RoSy

    Beautifully sad.

    1. melodylowes

      In my imagination, the ‘next one’ will be true love… 🙂 Thanks Rosy.

      1. RoSy

        🙂

  10. Caddo-Jael

    Serious bummer, Mel.

    1. melodylowes

      A little like your short stories, leaving us hanging. But I think she will meet Someone who will be exactly the right heart-match!

      1. Caddo-Jael

        You’re so patient with me, Mel! Oh, and thanks for the reminder that I need to get cracking on a 7-sentence story….

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