Heart of Jade

by boyshchrm6barrie, Ontario, Canada

Feb 2011 997 Views 30 comments

Heart of Jade

You say you have a heart of gold
But I say you have a heart of jade
You've a compassionate soul I'm told
But I say it is as dark as ever made

You say your heart is love untold
Real jade is cold to skin I'm told
You say your soul is true and old
I say black as a celestial black hole

You say you have a kind heart
If so why did you shatter my soul
You said you'd not tear me apart
Why was my empty heart your goal?

You say I should have known
If so whyever did you lead me on
You say seeds were always sown
If so how could you stay til dawn?

You say I was the one that changed
But I loved you stronger every day
You say I grew tired and love waned
Yet I'm shattered, you went away!

You say you have a heart of gold
But I say you have a heart of jade
You've a compassionate soul I'm told
But I say it is as dark as ever made

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Posted: Feb 2011

About this poem:

This poem is Definitely not about anyone. Simply the
way it ended up rhyming...and the fact that women
sometimes treat men poorly also. ONCE again...not
about anyone in particular. Also good quality Jade
is cold to one's touch even on a warm day...something
about it's density and thermal properties.

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Comments (30)

andrew149Southbourne, nr.Bournemouth, Dorset, England UKFeb 28, 2011

Good poem Boysh...liked this one a lot....Andrew...

Tithonus., IranFeb 28, 2011

Dear Boyish Charm! You both have hearts of Gold.
If once again the "Scaffolding" you read,
By Seamus Heaney, you'll see she's not cold
Nor does your dearly bought love e'er recede.

http://www.englishcompanion.com/assignments/heaneyweeklypoem.htm

gnj4uBoston, Massachusetts USAFeb 28, 2011

Hi, boyshchrm6,
Real jade is cold to skin I'm told... Well, being of a scientific mind, on the next sunny, warm day (should we EVER be blest to have one), I will take my jade's temperature and compare it to my heart to see which is warmer - and real! (Yet another reason to anticipate spring!!!) Glad to know the poem's topic was not your reality. Now, I can simply enjoy its rhyme - and the lesson in jade!

Noelle67Yorkton, Saskatchewan CanadaMar 1, 2011

i hope someday a man named Jade is born that really is the greatest social engineering director that could ever be conceived of

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaMar 1, 2011

Thanks so much Andrew. Glad I can return the
favour for all the good poems of yours I've
enjoyed immensely.

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaMar 1, 2011

Thanks Tithonus. The poem you suggest is very interesting.
Kinda shows that loosing a battle does not mean losing the
war. Although my poem is currently fictitious I have had such
experiences in the past and yes emotions sometimes run high but
they tend to cement and add respect to a relationship much like mortar binds and cements a building...but the mixing of it is
viscious. Thanks

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaMar 1, 2011

Thanks Gnj4u. Let me know your results.
I don't want to feel.....wait for it....Jaded!!

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaMar 2, 2011

Thank you Noelle. I look forward to
the spa and servicing hard to please
woman....I think. Glad my jade poem
made an impression on you.

schawalskiCork, IrelandMar 2, 2011

it really sounds as though it's about an ex but i know what you mean , when you rhyme it kinda writes itself

niah9Auckland, New ZealandMar 3, 2011

He boyshchrm...I love jade...am wearing two rings now, but I also like the name Jade, my first real tiny puppy was names Scarlet O Hara, because she was a diva, but her pet name was Jade....now you have me thinking...but she was fearless when protecting me, very unlike a Great Dane.
Anyway, was attracted to the title, and enjoyed the poem....so as I continue packing...and see my rings, I'll think of your words.....Niah

QuietStormFSouthern Ontario, Ontario CanadaMar 3, 2011

Rut Roh... somebody somebody wrong..uhoh: I really like this one.. "why was my empty heart your goal?" amazing.. You rock!

EarlgreyteaLimassol, CyprusMar 6, 2011

nice one Canada, and, sadly, too often, too true...

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaMar 6, 2011

Thanks Schawalski. Sometimes poems are
about real life and sometimes I just make
stuff out of the blue or use someone
elses experience. I have a pretty
vivid imagination so change it up
quite often.

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaMar 8, 2011

thanks Niah. Kudos for Scarlet Ohara.
Jade is very cool.

amahlalaAberdeen, South Dakota USAMar 8, 2011

I love the poem! Love the comparison between jade and gold!
BTW~Did you know jade will lighten up over the years if a person constantly wears it?

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaMar 14, 2011

Thanks QS. I am actually quite fond of Jade.
It has a wonderful shade of green. In Oriental
markets they try to pass off poor quality jade or
even green glass as jade sometimes...buyer beware.

Odette67Penrith, Cumbria, England UKMar 15, 2011

You say your heart is love untold
Real jade is cold to skin I'm told
You say your soul is true and old
I say black as a celestial black hole

Many people could identify with this poem, if one does not experience great pain, how will they then, great know joy.

Lovely poem

christian22cardiff, Mid Glamorgan, Wales UKMar 15, 2011

hi boyschrm6, that is a good piece of writing, to which lots of people will identify, we can promise the world, and end up with sand...great poem though, good job..

jazzy75Houston, Texas USAMar 15, 2011

Jade and all of it's properties certainly do have benefits for the wearer. Just like this poem....what a jewel my friend

ChroneCremona, Lombardy ItalyMar 16, 2011

I think her heart was tired to pass to err, err, err...so it became clod but still keeps the beauty of the semiprecious gemstone! I like it, your poem and the heroine!

Happygolucky4uTreasure Coast, Florida USAMar 16, 2011

It was written lovely. But all so sad.

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaApr 12, 2011

Thanks Odette. True the greater the pain..the greater
the joy by comparison. Just sometimes hard to figure
why peoples feelings seem to change so quickly. I always
try and be honest to give closure if I end a relationship as I
know how confusing just ending feelings without a proper explanation...Its very cold otherwise.

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaApr 22, 2011

Thanks so much for your comments Christian.

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaMay 4, 2011

Thanks Jazzy. Sorry for the belated reply.

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaMay 30, 2011

Thanks for your comments "profile deleted"
Think I know who you are. Hope you will
be back soon.

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaJul 1, 2011

Thanks Happygolucky. In the past...didn't mean
to make your cry...lol.

hedistuffLayopolis, West Virginia USAJul 1, 2011

terrific write boysh...!

RedexNorthumberland, England UKJul 1, 2011

Lovely poem, jade warms to the touch, takes on the impurities from your body and over years will become darker, So yes the heart and soul drink in all and with touch and warmth will stay warm until removed.
I see all that in your poem, well its the readers privilege, jadeite is the green jade that is still living.the older it gets the darker it gets and the darker the more expensive.
loved this very much

boyshchrm6OPbarrie, Ontario CanadaOct 13, 2011

Thanks Hedi. It's no fun to
be Jaded!

Poetnumber1St James, Port of Spain Trinidad and TobagoOct 13, 2011

Hi Boys,you sound as though you've experienced a dark Jade within your life. I really love the mournful as well as the poignancy in this write. I was about to comment earlier on it,but i had to read it over a few times

. Hope you catch a pearl this time

M.M

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