Clear headed, even as I listen to her heart
And have the courage to pray dangerous prayers
May God take away even good things
To make room for the right things
The greatest things.
I sensed myself loosing my bearings
Immersing myself into her love story
Her new interest – the sweet innocent target
That could easily turn upside down
When one would least expect it.
Someone has to be there
To offer a different perspective
To balance the enthusiasm
With clarity
I am enmeshed and I empathize to a fault
Giddy with silly joy
Heart aching when I see them trip
Pulling away
But I guess their willingness to let the other be
It’s good and freeing
Oh, walking with open hands
Heart on display
Not thinking less of themselves
But things of themselves less
They could step with grace
Not looking for approval
But getting it all the same
While the heart is in the right place