A Thorn Without A Rose

What is a soul without a heart
It's like a thorn without a rose
Unable to feel love and happiness
A horrible sentence to impose

Your soul may be the center of your being
But your heart is what makes you care
Without it there is neither life nor joy
Only empty misery to be shared

A life not lived
A soul not free
Imprisoned by pain
Fighting desperately

No will to live
No peace of mind
Neither love or hate
Are there to find

You exist as you choose
As an empty shell
Though you will not listen
I do wish you well

Perhaps someday
A love will set you free
I only wish
That it could have been me

S.L. Bachelder

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