Written for a challenge whose theme was "Dialogue"...

Heart:

"I am heavy with grief for myself and the world. My blood's flow has gone soft-the beat only an echo of younger days. Even fear's thumping rhythm is restrained."

Soul:

"The earth is your comfort if you'll only listen to her lessons. Can you hear beyond the pounding of yourself? She whispers secrets that the wise may decipher."

Heart:

"What use do I have for secrets? My chambers swell with them. My veins flow with the hidden sorows of this life. I may burst at the realization one day."

Soul:

"Your sorrows are only paths to my wisdom. I am deepened by your burdens. Don't close yourself to me. When you hold back tears to avoid pain, this will stop your beating."

Heart:

"Oh, for the peace. This would stop the wrenching of my vessels and the spasmotic twists of my valves. The work involved in keeping this organ alive under stress!"

Soul:

"I am the quieting force that rests in reason and blossoms in intuition. I have traveled with you from the dawn of time. I am the blueprint of man, drawn by the Creator."

Heart:

"Then my brother, I open my chambers to you. Teach me this wisdom wraught from the dawn of creation. For the pain brings sorrow unending and thickens my blood to bitter sap."