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I sat and I wondered, to myself in my head, what shall I do before going to bed? "There's not much day left; there's no time ...

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Poem 124: High Hopes

I held my guard up long as I knew how
'till all care to being hurt had been thrown out
but now, in this time that pulls thoughts down
the battle 'tween heart and mind's played out

I told you, "I've no expectations"
But my brain to my heart has miss-stated
time gone, ticked away, growth embellished with pain 
disappointment in mind makes my heart strain.

I tried to reduce all enjoyment
I strangled feelings and rationalized emotions
but when strength fails, feelings prevail
and I'm succumb to these chance disappointments

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