Heart v. Mind

My heart wishes to be expressed

But my mind refuses.

Why is it so hard to show

How I feel when you’re around?

My heart yearns for your acknowledgement

But my mind fears the rejection.

I’ve known you for years, why

Do you not cause such fear in me?

My heart aches for love

But my mind aches for acceptance.

Why am I always afraid of what you will say

When I know you only wish the best?

My heart loves you but

My mind is in denial.

I am a fool and you are the king

My heart would belong to you only if you knew.

My heart is a fool

My mind is a jester

I am merely caught in the middle of a terrible

Disaster of the heart.