A Hearty Poem

[deckardcanine]

Thousands of years ago, humans believed
That the heart was the seat of emotion.
That’s long been discredited; nevertheless,
Modern metaphors stem from the notion.

Today we associate only a single
Emotion with hearts (you know which).
Supposedly, that’s because love is the strongest
Of all; so say poems and kitsch.

With that much explained, I proceeded to ask
Why the symbol’s not shaped like real hearts.
It might be the work of untalented artists,
Perhaps based on feminine parts.

Whatever the reason, it’s clear that the symbol
Will not soon be going away.
We see it all over, especially during
And close to St. Valentine’s Day.