My clockwork heart
Continues
Methodically
The gears grind
Creaking
From age
From use
Its extra beat
Is troublesome at times…
‘It’s not the best’ the doctor had said of its rhythm
‘But it’s not the worst I’ve seen’
Still, I Love it
It’s mine
My clockwork heart
Ticks
Strongly
Weakly
Mediocre in its labour now and then
Thankfully
It hasn’t failed
I know…
It’s keeping time
Wanting
Needing
Expecting
The artisan who would master her in Love
I remain,
Lesley
Hallelujah Heartist
