By sassy
Date: 2005 Sep 05
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[[2005.09.05.00.55.17872]]

Heartstrings

The world sees me
as cool and calm,
competent and collected,
but they don't see me
when you walk through my door.
Sometimes I sit down fast
before my knees buckle
or I lean against the wall
and catch my breath.
You do that to me,
though I never intended
to let you in.
Something about the way you
look at me, the light that passes
over your face when you see me,
the calm feeling of warmth
that radiates through me when you
hold me, it pulls at my heartstrings.
I couldn't help but love you.
You've won from me a prize
I didn't think I had to give,
my heart, and you can wear it around
your neck like the Tin Woodsman
if you like,
as long as you always keep it
safe and ticking.