Concern

im getting old now and very tired,
mu time for fun has all but expired,
i cant look for fear of pain,
the commitment and passion drive me insane.
i need to be calm, something new to learn,
if only the heart i sought would leave concern.

i have chased my dreams through day and night,
only to find heartache and too many a fight.
the love i so seek semms elusive even ghostly,
its within my reach, then i wake to the very same day.
i need to be calm, something new to learn,
if only the heart i sought would leave concern.

today i see the light, in eyes and words alike,
the scene is the same, a drink waiting for the spike.
this peace inside of me cannot be swayed,
the arm of love is long, its hand not to be stayed.
i need to be calm, something new to learn,
if only the heart i sought would leave concern.

David Paul Hartman