A heartbeat is a normal thing
circulating blood through the body
delivering oxygen to depleted cells
aiding in the endless struggle against viruses and bacteria
and flushing toxins away without judgment
A heartbeat is an ordinary thing
Author’s Notes:
It’s Valentines Day, so I did a heart themed poem this week. It’s interesting that hearts are considered a symbol for love—the logic feels intuitive, but I’m curious if this is a symbol that exists in other cultures. Having a heartbeat is certainly a universal human experience.
This poem is on the short side. It was a busy week, and sometimes poems are short.
Favorite Line:
A heartbeat is an ordinary thing
Most Unwieldy Line:
aiding in the endless struggle against viruses and bacteria