conflicted

is the heart that beats

within my chest

restricted

my mind must treat

my love as less than best

small but strong

feeling every rythym pound

in unmetered tune

but not long

silence swallows sound

breath ceases too soon

in mist my life dissolves

proving my weakness

overshadowed the day's light

to tenacity, hope resolves

combatting looming bleakness

anticipating forever night