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 ...