Maria North

Lincoln, UK

Maria North is a retired psychotherapist who was happy to move from London to Lincoln three years ago. She has always loved finding clarity in writing, whether creative, academic, or work related. She has ventured into self-publishing, and has had a leaflet published with Poetry Kit. 

The poem was completed in May 2020



Heart to hurt

So I try to tell you it how it was for me.

I am foolish enough

to think you might even attempt to understand.

I had such hopes for us.

My words bounce against your shield,

fly back at me, all twisted out of shape.

Enraged, I hurl my desperation at you.

It rebounds, falls at your feet. You trample it.

I have no shield. 

Your next sharp spike pierces my heart

You are so much better at this game

if the aim is just to win.