I was at the Kandace Springs concert last night and something from one of her songs put a thought in my head - that someone could be giving their heart, but reserving one last piece of it for when they know they are with the right person. I resolved to write a love poem, maybe even a song, when I got home and it would be called Last Piece of My Heart. The last two lines had even been worked out: The last piece of my heart Just might be yours But when I started to write, the words came out differently and this is what I ended up with: Manifesto of a broken heart It begins with a glance Or sometimes a smile A hint of romance That's all gilt and guile Always it starts But never it lasts Can't give my heart When it all ends too fast So I hold something back To lessen the hurt To tighten the slack When it all doesn't work This piece of my heart Is all I've got left So when things fall apart I won't be bereft The tone is completely off and I