My Heart...On the Outside

here they are, together...my heart on the outside

they walk among this earth

mingling, living, and coexisting

I worry, protect, and hover

around them

conscious that others may harm

but to not let them live, create, or prosper

means that this world would be without them

this sense of humor, this compassionate lover,

this beautiful heart sleeve, full of passionate change

what will you be?

whom will you change?

how can I make you into that person?

or this heart sleeve,
beautiful eyes, charming smile, always wondering...
questioning, black and white- forget the gray
tender heart
how can I make you stronger?
will I protect your esteem forever?
how can we foster your strength?



and, finally my heart sleeve,
we started as the two, slowly becoming 4
keep me ever in this circle, loving me close
caring for me deeply
for I wear my heart
on my sleeve...