Poetry

Fear of Being Loved

I read your words, saw through your eyes
Got a glimpse into your heart
Felt your loneliness and suffering
Watched a spirit torn apart

As your friend I want to save you
From the rejection you so fear
Protect you from the heartache
Ease the sadness, wipe your tears

I want to show you you’re more worthy
Than anyone I know
Of a love so real and pure
And a warmth that longs to grow

I wish that I could make her see
The good that lies in you
But if she’s not the one, you must move on
For there are more whose love is true

Don’t waste a love so precious
On a girl who might be wrong
Don’t offer your secret love
When your feelings are so strong

Let words express emotions
That you try so hard to hide
Tell her of your feelings
And let her then decide