Why do we have hearts?

What are they needed for?

Why do we have hearts, 

for people to tear apart?

A piece for the family, 

a piece for the friends. 

The last two for the lover, 

whose love was thought to never end. 

Why do we have hearts?

So that they can be broken? 

They should be cherished, 

like solid gold tokens. 

We love, we see, we listen, 

all with our hearts. 

But unfortunately, 

hearts have to be torn apart. 

Why, do you ask, are 

hearts meant to be broken? 

So the one that is true, who holds the key, 

can open you up and have the sleeping love gnome awoken.