Murmurs

Heart Ache

A heartbeat symbolises constancy
though even suns burn out. All things are changing,
yet, that thumpy thump is constantly
reassuring. Speeding, slowing: rearranging.

A stethoscope sends frightening, clammy fingers
counting extra beats. Then ultrasound
spreads eyes, recording back-wash blood that lingers.
Deathly pools mean future plans are drowned.

Conditions must be right for crops to thrive,
producing healthy yeilds year after year.
With care, an engine in a car might drive
much further than expected from the wear.

I know about the murmur in my heart
but labels only limit what we'll start.

GREAT MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS; AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS; SMALL MINDS DISCUSS PEOPLE.