A HEART I WON!

Roaming like a stray dog

I met a maiden in the fog

She wore raiment of old

And bore a crown of gold

Her smile betrayed her white teeth

Yet I could hear her heartbeat

She had dried tears on her cheeks

Her fear, obviously in its peaks

I walked close to where she sat

And slowly took off my hat

I tried to reach for her arm

I saw the blood in her palm

She whispered, it’s a curse

Who ever loves me, life expels

At least, that’s what history taught me

So go your way and let me be

But the beauty in those eyes I beheld

Made me immune to the words I heard

So what do you call a boy?

Who thinks a tiger’s whisker is a toy

These words made her smile

She found one ready to go the extra mile

One who thinks the past is gone

And future, open to be won

I got her up on her feet

And asked if she’s ready to dance to my beat

She said, whoever fills my soul with laughter

I promise to love ever after.