Wednesday, July 7, 2010

I will, for you

I have never allowed my heart
to bend to the will of my spirit
to hurt until the hurt
turns to joy

but
I will
for you

I have never given myself
entirely to another soul
loved without thought
given until I break

but
I will
for you

I have never
gazed for hours at beauty
counted toes lined up like ears of corn
dimples on cheeks and hands
and wept over a smile

but
I will
for you

I have never opened my own chest
allowed myself to earn heartbreak
carved love from my soul
created fire from ashes

but
I will
for you

And in the end
it is you who will look into my eyes
and reflect my love back to me
I have never waited for this moment
never stuck around long enough to reach it

but
I will
for you