Would You?



Because the past has not been so kind
my heart is heavy with pain;
would you let it heal with time?



If I gave you my heart,
would you understand at times
there will be tears?

Would you comfort me
and help me face my fears?



My heart has known so much sorrow,
would you stray in the nite
leaving me to carry this burden tomorrow?




If I gave you my heart,
would you stand by and protect it,
not abandoning it because it's not strong?

Would you cherish and love my heart
as your own?


--W. E. Gardner III