My Heart Defied Me
My heart defied me Against my will Against every energy I gathered Against my sanity It bounced like a child who had just received a present he had been longing for, for so long It took off at a speed even wind couldn't catch up I yelled, I screamed after it, calling it back It didn't even bother to look back or slow down Bouncy bouncy it went All I could do was wait! And yes, one evening I saw a shadow approaching At first I had no idea that was my heart It looked like a cat beaten under rain for days on end With its tail between its legs It fell down before me Afraid to look up into my eyes It was ashamed for love had failed it It didn't believe me when I told it many months ago that you don't swoon to love, You don't close your eyes when love is around You keep your guard up It broke down The tears that had been held back flowed like a fountain being fed from the sea And yes! That is love! Keep your eyes and brain open and alert! Run ...