The Thought

Heavy is the thought
Of decisions weighed
And emotions caught,
       In the obesity of morality.
       The thinning of fidelity.
Of hopes and dreams for naught.

Smothered is the thought
Of flaming energies
And ideas that are not,
        In the vacuum of my heart.
        The prison of my mind.
Of battles waged and tears fought.

Fearful is the thought
Of challenges great
And destinies plot,
        In the travels of life.
        The competition of love.
Of success forever being sought.

Painful is the thought
Of memories past
And hurts wrought,
        In the expansion of self.
        The torture of giving.
Of gifts gone never to be brought.