Love Rules the Heart
I’m no stranger to love
My virgin heart of ten
The target of Cupid’s arrow
For an Angel I fell back then
But that was then, this is now
Learning to love again
I’ve found has a learning curve
Not as easy as when you’re ten
Because I’ve been in love before
Now I know how much is at stake
Love is a two way street
There needs to be give and take
Love is not a toy
To be played with carelessly
Real love is something
Your heart will cherish endlessly
Love is not a game
Not about what you lose or win
Real love is euphoric
About feeling the magic you’re in
That you care deeply
For another heart
A heart that cares for you
So deep that it hurts to part
Grown adults know love’s rules
The bond of trust runs deep
Break that trust and you’ll cause
A broken heart to weep
My first love I’ll always love
I credit her as my teacher
Because of her I can love
Even if I can’t reach her
You can rest assured though
I’ll not pursue her
But I can’t guarantee
I’ll love you deeper
I can try to love you
If love will accept us
Held within its embrace
Building that bond of trust
Copyright © Accidental Poet 2018