Poem: Blind

by Melanie Lakey

Copyright 2000


I know that I have hurt you
I know that I've been blind
I know sometimes that you may seem
The last thing on my mind

But please believe me when I say
You mean so much more
Even though I can't explain
You break through to my core

What is it about you
That makes me feel so weak
Is it your smile, the way you laugh,
The love you seem to seek?

I don't know what to tell you
I don't know what to say
I don't know much of anything
But I know you need to stay

Before I lose my patience
For some silly little thing
Before I start to hit you
I don't mean for it to sting

No matter what I say tomorrow
Please believe me now
One day I'll say I love you
Today my heart doesn't know how.