Our Hearts Grow Us Bold

Summary

"Our Hearts Grow Us Bold" is a reflective sonnet on the transformative power of love, exploring its growth from sweet beginnings to a deep, soul-revealing bond that requires shared responsibility.

Abstract

The poem "Our Hearts Grow Us Bold" delves into the evolution of love from its initial innocent stages, where it provides solace and sanity, to a more profound connection that braves life's storms and possibilities. It acknowledges the challenges love faces, such as envy and cold rage, which can lead to vulnerabilities and the struggle to maintain emotional affection. However, dedication in love is depicted as a means to reveal one's inner riches, emphasizing that love is not just a feeling but a shared duty that shapes our identities and makes us bolder. The poem is a contemplation on the heart's journey through love's complexities, authored by Carolyn Riker, who thanks Heidi Franklin for the inspirational prompt, "Heart."

Opinions

Love is portrayed as a force that can transform shyness into boldness.
The poem suggests that love's maturity brings resilience to face life's challenges.
It conveys that respect and dedication are key components in maintaining a deep love.
The author implies that love involves vulnerability and shared responsibility.
The poem reflects on the idea that love's trials can lead to personal growth and the revelation of one's inner strengths.
Carolyn Riker expresses gratitude to Heidi Franklin, indicating a sense of community and mutual inspiration among writers.

A Sonnet

How simple it seems, when love is first born, the newness makes our shyness, sweet and free. Leaving the dull sounds of ache and forlorn, we savor sun’s juice and sip sanity.

With time and sea’s tides our hearts grow us bold, throughout storms and new possibilities. With respect we show how love can behold, a layer of soul’s sensibilities.

’Till envy falls and turns rage into cold. Hearts shamed, telling vulnerabilities. Emotional affection can’t withhold. Love is a shared responsibility.

Dedication supports us to unfold as love deepens it reveals our soul’s gold.

A special thank you to Heidi Franklin for this week’s prompt, Heart. Here’s her poem:

Carolyn Riker is a writer, licensed psychotherapist, former teacher, and a lover of learning & words. She’s on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and her 3 books are available on Amazon.

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