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
