How I Feel (Poem)

Through all my years

All my tears

The ups and downs

The building fears

I’ve tried to hold on to who I am

To keep myself sane

I've learned to take each day as it comes

And to appreciate the rain

I've learned to take deep, even breaths

To move past all my fears

I've come to know who I can trust

Found out who really cares

I've learned that to hide what I'm feeling

To keep it from those I love

Is to deny what makes me who I am

The person I’ve become

So I'm sorry if I make you nervous

Sorry if you feel scared

I don't want you to think that you must stay

Because I showed you that I care

I've learned from past experiences

That to have no regrets

You must put yourself out on the line

Walk the tightrope without a net

I don't share with you how I feel

To try and guilt you into staying

I tell you this because I feel you should know

That if you care for me it's ok

And with every breath that escapes my lips

I'm wishing that you'd stay

Yet no matter how much I know it will hurt

How my very soul, with sorrow, will burn

I'll understand if you turn away

If my feelings aren't returned

But hear me out before you leave

Then if you feel you still must go

Know that though for my love I’ll grieve

I’ll hope someday

You'll find someone who

Makes you feel for them

How I feel for you . . .

Copyright E.F. Rose 12.3.06