Works In Progress

I'm a student at the University of Pittsburgh who often times has thoughts or feelings that I need to get down on paper. I've decided to share these with you.

Poem 1:

Splintered rays of gold sneak past the blinds,

You lie next to me, looking peaceful in your repose.

I have just awoken, and feelings of passion flood my heart.

You clutch my chest as an infant would to their mother’s.

As I look upon the faint smile creeping upon your lips,

I thank the Lord for sending me such a creature,

Whose very presence I am not worthy of.

But of all the souls on this Earth, I possess yours, and you mine.

Poem 2:

I confide in you, letting you into the depths of my heart,

I am hurt; your eyes tell me that you regret your response.

I lie and say that I will be fine, do not worry,

I have been hurt, deeper than you can believe.

Why is it that I care so much?

Why am I so different?

Why can I not brush these feelings aside, pretend they don’t exist.

Life would be easier if I was not so compassionate.