Faith Amor

Faith Amor
Simply Faith

Wednesday 20 September 2023

GUARDED


My heart is stupid, it does not know when to pause
I am used to playing with fire, I knew at some point it would burn me
I watched the flames go up
I had to stop the fire before it burnt 

You, yes you knocked on my shell
I was safely tucking myself staying out of feelings
From love's tempestuous, reckless ride
I played with fire, knew the cost
Yet flames of desire, I couldn't exhaust

But then you came, a knock so clear
Awakening emotions, dispelling fear
You pulled me from my guarded shell
Made me feel like I could truly fly

My heart, so foolish, yearned to chase
In your charm's embrace, a risky escape 
I vowed simplicity, yet danced with danger
Knowing I'm no stranger to love's fervor

I can't blame you, your face revealed
Resentment and confusion, emotions concealed
You may never grasp my reasons, it's true
But guarding my heart, the one thing I must do

As you fade into the distant sky's art
Cursing my name, we drift worlds apart
I hope the heavens, sometimes, will be kind
And remind you of days when our stars aligned

Forgive my mind's choices, the paths it charted
For in protecting my heart, it was lion-hearted
Though our story may end, let memories impart
The days we saw stars, and the love in my heart