Dear heart,

Why is it taking so long to heal?
How come pain is the only emotion you feel?
Deeply yearn to feel whole once more
Happy like I was before
I write my issues to soothe my stress
But it doesn't matter how much I confess
Person after person waltzes into my life
Then with no warning cuts our tether with a knife
While I watch frozen as if in a trance
Fed up with those who don't bother to give me a chance
I am dedicated and gentle towards who I care about the most
Yet cannot prove it because no one dares to get close
Of course know everything happens for a reason
But ponder what it is as I wait season after season
I am grateful you are still here despite being shattered
Taken many beatings that have left you bruised and battered
I try to find something to replace the emptiness inside of you
But that's the type of thing that is easier to say than do
And every time I am tempted to kiss remaining hope goodbye
Your stubborn voice reminds to give it one more try
I admit that sometimes I wish you would stop speaking
But despite my requests you carry on beating
On the wings of hope my negativity lifts
The rhythm you keep in time surely shifts
From a suffering slow thump
Feeble and weak
To an even-paced pound proving impressive technique
Allowing love to enter as you open up wide
Warming my being completely inside
Pain and sorrow still inhabit my soul
But I sense they are beginning to relinquish control
Life has a lot of good to balance out the bad
You are helping me see that I can overcome what makes me sad
Every small blessing you bring to my attention
Miracles that before were beyond comprehension
So this is to say thank you for opening my eyes so I can see
The beauty that surrounded all along
I'm forever grateful heart

Love,
Me