Disguise - The Joy I Feel in This Pain

I cannot change the way things are
Alas my heart does sigh
No more than I can take the moon
From its place on high

That which I love brings so much pain
Of which I cannot express
The joy I feel in this pain
I cannot suppress

That which I love and holds my heart
Brings pain and joy the same
As I so love the joy it brings
I can overlook the pain

That which I love will never see this pain
When I look into his eyes
Just a smile to show my joy
And this pain disguise

Reviews

[Hayley]

What a hard concept. It's really beautiful. I think you have successfully made us feel the joy and the pain, something that is so contradictory and complex it's hard to capture with words.
I love it when I read a poem and the words just roll off my tongue, so lovely!

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

the dual hearth flames of the heart in love~beautifully balanced poetic~

[Mike Winegar]

Love and pain are often inextricably intertwined. I love this poem and the artwork.

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

A lovely poem that has a bite to it, that keeps intensity going...
thanks for a great poem :)

[Da Filkman]

You keep ringing the bell at the Scarborough Fair, girl; the wit, wisdom, and cool are hard to equal. Thank you, babe :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Artwork and words were amazing. Love and pain can walk hand in hand. Your description make me a believer of these words. A strong ending to a outstanding poem.
Coyote