Cupid's Arrow

I look at your beauty and I wonder why
Out of all the women I know it's you I like
My brain is trying to tell my heart that it's a lie
Telling it that all its going to get is a spike
But my heart stands fast, bruised and ready
To fight a war that it can't win
Trying to stay standing and stay steady
Knowing that it will all end where it all begins

In my heart's mind, you're the queen and I, the pharaoh
My minds screaming for me to take back control
But it's hard to do when I've been shot by cupid's arrow
And my free will vanishes from my fragile soul
Is this the work of the Gods or you, love?
Is this real or just some spell made to wear down?
Maybe it's simple lust to do things undreamed of
Or maybe you're The One that my heart wishes to crown

I just pray that cupid doesn't play with my heart
Like he has all the times before causing endless ache
Or maybe he just had bad aim right from the start
And didn't mean to create loves that were fake
Either way I'll bathe in this uncertain feeling for you
Knowing that I could be broken by your neglect or time
Though unrequited love is something I'm used to
I hope you understand my feelings through this little rhyme

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

"Is this the work of the Gods or you, love?"
The question of love leave us wishing and confused. I like the internal thoughts and questions brought to life by the poem. Cupid can get to us when he desired. Thank you for sharing the excellent poem of love.
Coyote

[shallimarRose]

Oh Ian.... This is simply beautiful.... You have found your muse..? You do not have contact with this person anymore so she will not see your rhyme?

"To fight a war that it can't win
Trying to stay standing and stay steady
Knowing that it will all end where it all begins"

Never say never... My heart is touched by your honest way of writing.. shallimarRose

[Ian Faraway]

I'm surprised this came out so well because I normally don't do rhymes. It tends to blur the meaning for me. But I do have contact with this person. She's just going home back overseas soon is all.

[shallimarRose]

Awww... OK , I just felt it strange she has just became your muse for the last few poems.. But I will not ask anymore questions.. xo Rose

[Ian Faraway]

Oh it's fine. I have no secrets and enjoy sharing my experiences with others. Kind of feel like they can avoid my situations if they know before they're in it.