a fragile heart

if i place my heart in your hand, will you keep it safe for me?

will you cherish, love and protect it, and treat it compassionately?

i trusted another with its keep, once a long time ago

she mishandled it, dropped it and broke it

fortunately, not irreparably so

i picked it up and took it home and hid it away for a while

it was so damaged, nearly destroyed

very sensitive and fragile

i was able to put it back together, but it has never been the same

it's way too delicate to be mistreated, or tossed to and fro

until i met you, my friend, i was afraid to let it go

i'm beginning to think it's possible, to expose it again to love

if the person that i entrust it with treats it gently, like a dove

although it appears the same as all others, it's from a special lot

it may not seem distinctive to you, but it's the only one i've got

so, are you able to keep my heart safe?

i know it's a lot to ask

be honest, if you can't promise at this time, you may not desire the task

i'll just keep hoping the time will come

all good things usually do

i've learned to be patient, and i'll recognise the moment

to give my heart to you