Shattered Poem by Grace Hays

you gave him your heart
to guard and protect
yet all he can do
is shatter it into a million pieces

you were there at home
waiting ever so patiently for him
but he had to work late again
and you had to wait to serve the dinner
that you made just for him

watching and waiting
for him to come home
not knowing but suspecting
that he is cheating again

shattered heart
don't cry anymore
for he can't hurt you
when you leave him

oh shattered heart
no need to fear
for a new love
will appear out of the blue

a protector and friend
that can hold your heart
safe in his hand
as the fighting gets too intense

he steps in
and tells the cheating one
leave and never come back
all to protect you and your child

you miss this friend now
but don't you fear
he shall return
when his tour is through

your heart may never mend
but always know
you are safe
as long as you believe in him

shattered heart
broken and torn
no more fear
no more tears

shattered heart
please mend soon
for you love him and let him go
now it is time for him to decide

don't let the cheating one
continue to shatter your heart
for he cares nothing
while your friend and protector cares most

so don't cry
shattered heart
keep living and speaking out
for he cannot hurt you again
for he has already
left you shattered