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
Excellent poem. Loved it in every way. The language, the message and the poetic beauty.
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.
And the ending question probes deep into the heart of the reader! It is so great to see you publishing again!
A superb piece! I can tell that you put lots of careful thinking and time into this poem! It discloses such profound insight with such stunning imagery!
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! ..+++++++++++++++++++++
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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! ..