why do people say
protect your heart
what do they mean?
protection from what?
from pain?
from heartache?
i already deal with that on a daily basis
why should i protect it more?
why can’t people be vulnerable,
and not have it cost anything?
vulnerability is an honor
and i think only the bravest experience it
it’s easy to barricade feelings out
it’s not so easy to let them in
so who am i protecting my heart from?
myself?
letting others in?
no thank you
my heart tells me what to do
and i listen