Show me you kindness;
Listen as I spill my soul,
And watch my tears fall.

I’ve seen your tears and your soul;
What kindness should I show you?

Please, one last minute -
I must release this burden
That pierces my heart.

What could burden you so much?
You’re too proud for emotions.

I beg to differ,
It is the heaviest of all;
The passion of love.

You’ve said time and time again
That you wouldn’t ever love.

I had thought the same
Till my icy heart melted;
I was shown the light.

Who has brought this change about?
What magician cast this spell?

There’s no magician.
I must thank you for this change,
Because I love you.

I do not know what to say.
What did you think you would hear?

I’m not sure myself.
I hoped you would love me, too.
Clearly I was wrong.

TO BE CONTINUED

© Liz Perash