heartstrong

as the loneliness begins to wane

and the clouds surrounding my heart dissipate

my eyes open slowly and the darkness fades

the light baits my heart

coaxing it out of its cave

and he is there
smiling over me quietly
fingers twirling in my hair

he whispers to me

and I listen with my whole heart

as he tells me how much he loves me
and I believe him

his words are pure

his voice is honest

and I was wrapped comfortably in his promise

he would walk to end of the earth for me
take a breath and carry it in his chest to me

surviving only on the strength of his love for me
but there is something

something in the way

holding me hostage to the pain of yesterday

my heart is willing and forgiving and naïve

my body is ready

but my brain refuses to believe

knowing that following my heart is dangerous

but his love makes my heart strong

and with every beat I learn to trust