(#Tanka)

Speaking to his heart

Giving it his instructions

It doesn’t listen

It has a mind of its own

The heart wants what the heart wants

 

Trying a new tack

Tells it to take what it wants

His heart leaps with joy

Spirit responds- now aflame

The heart wants what the heart wants

Copyright 2017 – Vivian Zems

Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge No. 52 ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL