Matters of the Heart

The heart can be so fickle when it comes to love.  For some falling in love can be very easy, while for others it takes some time.  Emotional baggage makes it even harder to give another person access to our heart.  Timing seems to be an issue as well.  What is the exact amount of time appropriate to mourn the loss of the last relationship?  It really depends on the individual.  Although, jumping into a relationship with someone else right after a break up would not be wise.  This just leaves unresolved issues that will eventual resurface in the new one.  Taking time to fall back in love with you is key.  To be happy in any relationship, you have to first be happy with you.  Never expect someone to love you when you don't love yourself.  Surviving heartbreak is the hardest battle between the heart and mind.  Your mind knows it's over, but your heart accepting is takes much longer.  You'll know you've survived when you find yourself ready to love again.

One Sided Conversation

I say, "I adore you."
You say you don't care.

I say that I need you.
You say I'm not there.

I say, "You are the truth."

You say my love is based on a lie.
I say, "let's work through our problems."
You say you don't want to give it try.
I say,  I would do anything for you."
You say, "In that case, leave!

I sit in silence
As tears fall on my sleeve.
Sifting through images
Of our relationship past.
Trying to figure out
How our love couldn't last.
Tears dry with white streams stained on my face.
Taking in the silhouette of man
That can never be replaced.
I slowly turn and reach for the door
I say, "I love you," and like so many times passed,

my love gets ignored.