broken dreams
a broken heart
is hard to reconcile
to wake every day
and feel the ache
the longing
that will not go away
and yet to move
through the world
as if all is okay
i contemplate
how many people
live their entire lives
with a broken heart
and tell no one
they carry it around
day upon day
dreams upon dreams
an extension
of souls
unrequited desires
somewhat like lighthouses
out at sea
the mystery of somewhere
we’ve never seen
but in another time
knew it well
so familiar
lighting our way
yet strong undercurrents
keep us at bay
life chips away
sometimes
our lives
are hollowed out
like a barbie doll
yet dreams remain
the ache in our chest
keeps us restless
pacing by
the shores of tomorrow
as our lighthouses
fade away
— patty
painting- ekaterinakovaleva@etsy
