Shadows Of My Heart (poetry from the soul; for the soul)

Shadows of My Heart

I've looked away from the light for so long that I've forgotten what has caused my shadow.

But every word you've ever uttered calls me to face you.

How can I look into your eyes,

When I'm afraid of what I'll see in them.

Is it love?

What is it that bounds you to my heart.

A few exchange of words and you've done your part.

Yet you stand as if the work is undone.

That stare I'll bare for an eternity, lest I confess what is buried beneath the layers of my soul.

Is it love?

What if we both know the answer?

What if it's not what we want to hear,

Need to hear?

I love you,

This much is true,

But is it forever that this feeling will last?

It seems to be happening too fast.

I think you are crazy to not leave,

Though I see in me exactly what you do.

But fear eats at me,

For my heart I do not truly trust,

Lust it is not but I feel the need to have more of something other than your words.

Something deeper than your thoughts,

Your actions.

A shared passion,

A dance, a song, a poem.

As I gaze into your eyes,

Give me no reason for them to wander,

Keep me interested, let go of what it is in you

Let me see the man in you,

That will keep me forever guessing,

Sing when I know your voice is raspy

Dance when I know you will fall,

Sketch me though your hands will grow weary.

And then when all is done,

Love me,

For this is all you will know

All you need to.

With every kiss, shine the light that pierces the darkness of my heart's doubts.

Hold me, that the loneliness flees,

And that finally my breath I can take,

Away for the shadows of my heart.