the heart

the gift was meant not to be sheltered
But given with care and caution
To never feel or share such love does drain ones soul dry
And wither it with age
But a lesson we all must learn
Not to just give with caution but also to receive
For if the time comes, a life you do hold in the balance
You decide joy or pain, laughter or tears,
life or death.
For nurturing such a thing can lead to a life long love
And still neglect of such a gift, can edge someone off the fragile balance of life
So go forth in life, not as to hide away in the shadows,
But to be open and willing to share your gift
with those who are deserving
And guard it from those who cause it pain and hurt
those who leave as but a broken glass.

touche james, touche.