For Hearts That Dare
An armor shining I must attain,
Without feeling, sigh or tear, meaningless
Against these shards of pain;
Protect my broken pieces relentless,
Heart armored, my life mundane.
Broken pieces that yearn to be put together
But nay I’ll devoid my heart of love,
Fear of love’s intensity that might and will conquer.
Back into the recesses down deep I’ll shove
Memories, midgets of bliss for never not later.
A seemingly happy castle on air
I’ll build, no valiant knight in armor make me my house disdain.
The doors hard worn by hearts that dare;
Knowing I’ve loved One with all my heart, One my whole sustain.
I’ll love One ceaseless, my heart for once laid bare
Afraid and yet with no desire to touch love’s lair again.
Copyright © Joanna Marcus | Year Posted 2015
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