FredPeyer

Sappho

A disconnect between heart and mind

Where each one goes its own way

Torn between feelings, never defined

Palpable fears reason cannot, will not allay

 

My heart is filled with wonder and  joy

The mind in turmoil, unable to control

My emotions, my part in this ploy

Fear that I might be losing my soul

 

There is convention, the right thing to do

But a strong longing that cannot be denied

All these years I truly wanted to love you

I hope you believe me, I more than tried

 

I aspired to be the wife you deserve

Just like I promised so long ago

But now my life took a sudden swerve

Where it will lead me, I need to know

 

I stifled my true feelings, life was a lie

This is not about you, one day you will see

It’s just the way it is, don’t ask me why

It is time to go, she is waiting for me