Our Heart

I found it, the other day. I mean I wasn't really looking, I know I put it away for one reason or another. But after taking it back out and holding it back up I realized, it is so strong and durable. It has been through a lot over these years. Kicked around, throw at the wall, left in dark rooms all by itself while the owner ran around being young and stupid. So many good times and bad times, times when I thought it would just swell and break all on its own. Although it has been scuffed and tattered it still remains as it was when I put it away. Upon holding it up to the light I can see the tiniest shimmer of gold, maybe a few more years and it will be all cleaned up and ready to shine again. Who knows, there are always going to be dark roads and careless strangers. Somewhere out there there is a person who will appreciate it and take it in, set it up high and never leave it in dark rooms. Maybe rest it by the fireplace and keep it warm, always near the conversation in the room. That is the goal I guess, what we all search for when we give away our hearts.