Habits Of The Heart Poem by John Sensele

The heart must love to live
The heart hides in the face of hatred
Which undermines the heart's power to give
When, in the end, kindnesses spread.

The heart must beat to bless
The heart hides in the face of neglect
Which undermines the heart's power to guess
When, in the end, happiness and trustworthiness hearts select.

The heart must wander to wonder
The heart hides in the face of intrigue
Which undermines the heart's power to thunder
When, in the end, compassion and passion form a league.

The heart must fly to flavor
The heart hides in the face of gossip
Which undermines the heart's power to favour
When, in the end, wounds and worries whip.