FREE VERSE POEM

Dance of the Heart and Mind

by: Rizalyn Hippog

The heart and mind, they often converse

One filled with feelings, the other with logic
The heart speaks in emotions, raw and pure
While the mind weighs options, calculated and sure

The heart may say, "I love this person so"

But the mind may retort, "But they're not good for you, you know"
The heart yearns for connection, intimacy and passion
But the mind cautions against hasty decisions, seeking reason and caution

At times the heart overpowers the mind

And at others, the mind wins the fight
It's a dance of sorts, a delicate balance
Between what we feel and what we know to be true

The heart may crave for the sweetest love

While the mind reminds us to be careful of falling in love
The heart may wish to take risks, leap into the unknown
While the mind reminds us of the dangers, the risks, the consequences of the unknown

But in the end, the heart and mind must align

To make the best decisions, for ourselves and those around us
A true partnership, a harmonious alliance
Between what we feel and what we know to be true

The Heart-Mind Harmony: A Dance of Balance

(Couplet)

The heart and mind converse in constant strife,

A battle of emotions and logic in life.

The heart seeks passion, love, and desire,

While the mind reasons, and urges to aspire.

The heart sings of adventure and chance,

While the mind favors caution and circumstance.

The heart yearns for freedom, to spread its wings,

While the mind suggests, and plans all things.

The heart thrives on spontaneity and fun,

While the mind seeks control, and planning begun.

The heart craves forgiveness, a fresh start,

While the mind fears being hurt and torn apart.

The heart pleads to trust, to let love bloom,

While the mind guards against hurt and doom.

The heart and mind, in constant exchange,

Each with its own desires, needs to arrange.

But when they work together, hand in hand,

A perfect balance, life's obstacles withstand.