Battles
We spent yesterday afternoon together
and I came to see you last night
midst the confusion in my mind
I felt part of you was real and right.
You came into my life
inducing feelings I could not entertain
because I belonged to another
even though it caused me pain.
You nurtured me and fed me
you eased the burning ache,
removing bits and pieces slowly
you swore you'd never break
my heart
You're in my life and I can't see
my life without you now
but I can't see it with you either,
put on this balance beam somehow.
It seemed to have happened
without knowledge or consent on my part
I've always fought these battles
the war between head and heart.