What's Wrong with My Heart by Gillian Shiels | One Poem Only

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. What's Wrong with My HeartGillian ShielsMy heart is a little broken:Sometimes it does too much tickingAnd not enough tocking.It’s an electrical signal disruption,They tell me.I take my tablets every dayAnd they help.Most of the time.But I worry.I can’t help it.Over the years,This poor heart of mineHas been shattered so many times.It has been battered,Bruised,Ached so badlyI was sure I would die.It has expandedAnd contracted.Been scorched by flamesI mistook for lasting warmth.Still, I will continue to take my tablets.And whisper to my heart in the night,As if it were a fragile bird,Beat on,sweet heart,beat on.More from Gillian Shiels ↓@thoughts_finding_words on InstagramSupport + Stay Connected to OPOIf you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.Poetry slows us down. Thank you for listening.