Encrypted Heart

The spinning whorls
on the palms of girls
who  stroke your burning brow
the cryptic signs on valentines
that say I LOVE YOU now
  encoded tales of those who failed
to win their lovers hand
all this I see 
when you gaze at me
and make your secret plans
your furrowed brow
says tell me how
to win your fragile heart
you won't discern
what can't be learned
so let us 
live apart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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