The Heart

It's nearly Valentine's Day.
That over-commercialized, over-retailed holiday
that draws too many expectations and brings too many disappointments.
Let us focus instead on The Heart!

That magical tool that keeps us alive.
It accelerates when excited,
skips when overjoyed,
breaks when betrayed,
and contains countless people.
We can wear it on our sleeve,
ask it to be still,
give it to someone special,
or write songs about it.
Protect your heart,
but share it selflessly.
It is yours, but yours to give.

Happy Valentine's Day!