Second Thoughts

Second Thoughts** Falling in love with someone you can never truly be with can be haunting. We hide behind filtered photos—wearing a smile, using body language as our shield. As poets, we feel deeply; we observe and express our emotions through the words we write. My heart is weary—so weary. (Elizabeth Browning) Our tone reveals more than we realize, and readers often interpret it in unexpected ways. Endless love can inspire gratitude, but it is peace and happiness that nourish my soul. Do I trust myself enough to open my heart to another? Loving someone who remains out of reach is perilous, a slippery slope indeed. Once more, I question whether I can surrender to another based solely on a smile. Should I confess that I have fallen and feel unable to rise again?