For What You Decide

''FOR     WHAT     YOU     DECIDE'' 

Hey...how you doin' 
No, I did not call up...to argue 
But I have to admit 
That I don't understand 
The reason you're acting, this way 
If it's something I said 
I'm sorry 
Though I cannot recall 
A harsh word 
In our last conversation 
I spoke from the heart 
Of my love and commitment to you 
I know how you 
Valiantly struggle 
With the issues of pain 
From your past 
And though try as you may 
It spills over into 
What we have 
But because of the way 
That I feel about you 
I stand firm 
When all others might run 
Finding new levels of 
Courage and patience 
Within me 
I realize you're having a 
Problem with trust 
But trust is 
A double edged sword 
And I need to trust 
That in some ways 
We're solidly rooted 
You can't want me today 
And not want me tomorrow 
Or sometimes, not know 
"What" you want 
This can't work if we 
Don't lay foundation 
And baby, I'm trying... 
So if you're not 
Feeling me...please 
Walk away 
This see-saw 
Is driving me crazy 
Im good to you 
Twenty-four, seven 
And yes, that's "my" choice 
But at least let me see 
That my feelings mean something 
Or that they mean nothing...at all 
The choice is now yours 
And I'm ready, 
For what you, decide
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006


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Date: 6/7/2012 8:25:00 AM
When I click on one of your poems I know it will be outstanding James. Thank you for sharing your words with us. I hope all is well with you and yours. I will stop back again soon. Love, Carol
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