Tuesday, June 16, 2009

A Very Strong Emotion

A Very Strong Emotion

Which I try to keep secret.
Is it dangerous?
 Is it over-reactive?
It is unexpected, unwanted, and feared.
Its arrival makes me unsure.
So I unsuccessfully try to still the emotion
and wonder if that is wise.
I waiver and fear as it begins
to look like anger
and expresses itself
unbidden on my lips and in my gestures.
I realize I must speak of my painful jealousy.
I receive the necessary,
sincere reassurance
through the un-judging wisdom
and loyalty of my Love
who recognizes my need and
mends my confidence
with his healing presence.

Marsha Salerno
September 2008

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