By Tony K (tny@ix.netcom.com)
Date: 13 April 1998

Binding Myself To Give You Space

Painfully, I try to rein in my feelings
when I am in your presence.
I control and suppress the tears
so you do not catch me crying.
Forging a smile and 
fabricating a cheerful tone
to veil the despair,
an act is produced for your sake.
Mentally, I bind my restless hands
to keep from reaching out for you.

My heart aches,
but I bind myself to give you space.