Cavern Shaped Like You, A Heartbreak Poem

In my heart there's a cavern,

yawning and bare,

burned at the edges,

preventing it from closing.

It's in the shape of you,

but you no longer fit.

My heart is inflamed,

missing you,

hurt,

lost.

Every beat of my thickened heart

creaks in my ears.

I love you,

I miss you,

come home,

go home.

But there is no home to run to.

It's still on fire

from the match I lit

as I tossed it behind me,

driving down the road.

Oh cavern in my heart,

please seal and close.

The air rushing past

with every jagged beat

is too cold.

You told me

that it'd be easy for me

to let you go.

Why isn't it easy?

What made you think it would be?

I feel so weak,

losing blood

fast.

Color drains my thin skin.

Can you die of a broken heart?

Is this how it feels to decay?

Or is this how it feels to be born?

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Thank you for reading this heartbreak poem, a heartfelt exploration of loss, longing, and emotional pain. Through vivid imagery and raw emotion, this poem delves into the complexities of a broken heart and the journey toward healing. If this poem resonated with you, you might also appreciate other works on grief, love, and emotional healing. Your support means a lot—thank you for taking the time to connect with these themes and for embracing the vulnerability shared here.