I Stood In My Way Until...

I asked my heart to wait patiently in the corner...
and she defied me

Her intention was good, but I needed to settle some things in my mind
without her influence

She wanted to plead her case for my benefit...
(I knew better)
but circumstance was larger than both of us

The weight I was carrying was far too heavy for her
and I took that into consideration...
considering the damage that could have been done if she did not go back into her corner

She didn't realize I was fighting for both of us
and she grew weary...
tired of being made to wait in silence
while thought took precedence

I hear her even when I pretend not to