My Foolish Heart

My foolish heart
Betrays me
Each time you near,
Each time we part.

My foolish heart
Beats when you smile,
Flops when we kiss;
It won’t be told.

My foolish heart
Loves when I gainsay.
It won’t be told:
Never love again.

My foolish heart,
Despite my wish,
Despite my mind,
Loves you yet.

27 July 2008