The Evanescence Of My Heart

by Blood on a Rose

Edward tells Bella he doesn't want her anymore, and she breaks down. She realizes how much of her heart she gave to Edward, and how much of it he stole when he left. *New Moon condensed into an over 400 word poem. Edward/Bella*

This gaping hole once held a heart,

but now that heart is set apart.

I gasp for breath as I break in pieces,

the always present pain that never ceases.

I cry and sleep escapes me every night,

as I remember the touch that felt so right.

I long for the embrace that holds me together,

I know that I'll be wishing for you forever.

I wonder if you know you're always on my mind,

especially at night when I unwind.

The spark of life that I once knew,

left me when you said 'we're through'.

This miserable existence of mine,

I try so hard to make it all seem fine.

I left my heart there in the woods,

and cried at the spot where you stood.

They called my name, I didn't hear;

all I wanted was to have you near.

I walk the hallways where we first met,

I've given up, but hope haunts me yet.

Your voice follows when I'm in danger,

Its velvety texture, I lead it to anger.

I break a promise to you my long-gone friend,

which leads you to presume I'm dead.

I race to find you before it's too late

to undo the decision you've already made.

At first you think it's only a dream,

'It's me, I'm really here!' I scream.

You hold me, stroke me, then whisper in my ear,

I let you because I know you soon won't be here.

I try to believe the words you say,

as night dissolves and turns to day.

We visit your family, a vote is taken,

'No!' I hear as I am shaken.

You don't want me to be like you,

'I'm a monster!' you say as if it were true.

'This is all I've been thinking of,

you know you have my heart, my love.

You don't see yourself the way that I do,

can't you consider things from my point of view?'

You tell me 'Your soul is too precious to lose,

can you not see the path that I choose?'

'I am ready to live like you for eternity,

did you not promise to always love me?'

'Your hold is unbreakable, my love for you undeniably strong,

your heart beat is my favorite song.

But will you still love me when you are stone cold?

Will you love me even though we'll never grow old?'

'My love for you will never waiver,

in many ways you are my savior.

This is all I want, please,

should I get down on my knees?'

'I fear you will get what you ask,

but giving it will be my greatest task.'

I looked at him, my eyes wide,

as I anticipated forever with him by my side.