Ah, love! It is a powerful emotion that has inspired all at one point or another since the dawn of feeling and thought. It can bring a spring into the steps of the lucky. The twinkle in their eye tells of the endless joy and laughter love had brought them. Loving hands cradle their hearts at all times. Others, however, may throw their hearts into the fire again and again. They hope for the warmth of a loving hand rather than to feel the pain of the blaze. And for a while, their wish may be granted; maybe for a short time, or for a blessed eternity. There are, however, the most unfortunate of souls whose hearts are forever twisted, forever scarred, and forever broken. But that doesn't mean that their love is forever lost. They may not be whole, but through the shards of their heart, they can find and give love still. In "Through the Shards of My Heart", you'll find poems that explore the lows and the woes, the highs and the smiles, and the messy inbetweens that love brings in all its forms.