Dare I write this poem
That will tell you how I feel
Dare I put the tender words
That my aching heart reveal
Dare I put the words down
That will expose my wants and needs
Change the way we interact
Alter thoughts and deeds
Dare I risk our friendship
Gamble and get all
Of watch the whole thing crash and burn
See the towers fall
And in the dark I worry
Pen trembling in my hand
Heartbeat thumping quickly
This poem I have planned
Will lead to love hear after
Or lead to loss and hurt
My heat will soar to heaven
Or be ground into the dirt
Do I dare to write this poem
And tell you how I feel
Or continue hiding loving
And my need for you conceal