The heart is the core
of our being--
a fertile soil,
where every thought
begins to take root.
Love and hate
can be planted;
the heart nurtures
whatever it holds.
Be careful, then,
with what you sow.
Time will make you
eventually eat with
what you have grown.
Tell me--
what are you growing
in the dark?
Copyright 2026, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved
A brilliant work, Rose Marie. You make me think that there are times when the heart is best left fallow, reducing the odds of that dreadful harvest.
'As you sow, so shall you reap' is an adage.Your excellent lines only justify the age old proverb which was taught to me in school days Mam.All should sow goodness, an investment which never fails. Regards to u for the caution made through your Poem.l
"The Harvest Of Being". What an insightful title and poem! Very clever! With an important warning!
The heart is the central part of our existence and character, acting as a foundation for our thoughts and emotions.
The heart is the core of our being, feeding the spirit and the soul! .. May we live with a pure heart! .. Endless 10'S And Stars! ..+++++++++++++++++++++
In our hearts love can be planted, we need to nurture it to keep it to grow. And not let the weeds of hatred in! ..
Excellent poem. Loved it in every way. The language, the message and the poetic beauty.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
What if the heart knew only LOVE!