I loved a man I shouldn't have
I gave my all and more
and when I asked a bit from him
he ran and slammed the door.


I sit and cry
I feel the pain
ask "How'd this come about?"
to give so much and all in vain
I'm killed from inside out


Why do I trust that all will be
a new and different case?
When all it seems is all the same
Hot shame and reddened face


I just can't stand this anymore
to love and be so hurt
I'm locking up my heart once more
Act cold, don't ever flirt!


Why should I risk my precious self
to those who will not cherish
the specialness inside of me?
When THEY reject, *I* perish.


Never again to take this risk
I'll hide behind the walls
and keep what's here inside of me
from that which my heart calls.


L.A.
June 10,01

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