Bridled Heart



You've placed a bridle around my heart

you lead it as a slave

it obeys willingly

betraying my mind

enticed so easily

you blow down my inhibitions with the force of a hurricane

how can I deny you?

The more I try to resist

the more I realize my efforts are futile

You reel me in with words unspoken

reluctantly I submit to your commands

If you lead me to uncharted territory

will I go with you, unafraid

or will I stand my ground

will I swim with you in troubled waters

or will I regain control of my senses

only time will tell just how strong you are

this power you have over me is frightening

you scoff at my reasoning

make light of my boundaries

but I refuse to open Pandora's box

you may lead me to water

but you will NOT make me drink

I will not sip of the cup of eternal regret

nor feed on the bread of sorrowful shame

your influence is strong but there is one that is stronger

it lives inside of me and ignites my spirit

it is immune to your attacks oh valiant one

firm in its resolve it stands defiantly

like a city fortified

you may be Samson, but I know your secret

your repeated attempts at invading my kingdom

only reveal more of your own vulnerabilities

take caution dear warrior

or when you least expect it

the hunter may become the hunted

but for now I sit

captive to your affection

entangled in your lasso of love

enamored with your intentions

You've placed a bridle around my heart

you lead it as a slave
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Submitted on May 02, 2011

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I'm the sole traveler on a lonely road. The sun never rises here. I'm so far removed from light that darkness is now a welcomed companion. But there is one source of light. It burns deeply inside my heart. It is the spark of my life and I will not let it be extinguished.Age: 23 Feel: 45 Home: Florida Inspirations: Love, Life, Truth and God Loves: Music,chocolate, sunshine, laughter Hates: Lies, loneliness, deathThings others have said about me: I'm too smart for my own good. I'm very mature for my age. I'm crazy. I'm caring. I can have a bad attitude. I'm different. I'm talented. I talk too much. I should smile more often.About Writing: I have loved writing since I first learned how to do it. I have excelled in the areas of language arts and reading my whole life. I love to do it. It's therapeutic for me. My poems have come a long way since the days of "Roses are red, violets are blue." But are no literary masterpieces. I write what I feel the best way I know how. My poems are as imperfect and passionate as I am.To those reading this: Assuming you've gotten this far, I want to tell you to keep writing. No matter what the emotion is, if you can find a way to put it into words, do it. Even if you don't feel like it do it anyway. Write until your entire soul is printed on scattered pages. Write when speaking words aloud is unbearable.Thank you for all rating and reviewing of my poems. You inspire me. -Ebony Hope more…

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