Potholes in Our Hearts

An Abundance of snow
Melts and creates a hole 
Inevitable freezing and shrinking
How do you fill this void?
The cold look of a lover
The passion seeking forgiveness
Frayed edges
Stuffed with 
An excess of caution 
An excess of money
An excess of fruit
An excess of desire
An excess of need
Wisdom 
Says moderation
I say fill to the brim
And spread the joy
Spread the love
Let the holes open 
The heart wide 
And begin again.

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