Safety Net

in another time
my love flowed freely
unrestrained, pure
a beam of joy
from my heart
to its outer world
so great
it could not be contained
it burst into expression

but my world
had closed its eyes
was sleeping
through its existence

I watched
my cupid's arrows
hit her wall
then, turning with intent
punctured my heart

a web was woven
to protect my love
I will not bleed again
my energy for life
still a resounding vibration

now,
a dense network
surrounds my being
made with careful purpose
made to endure

This poem appeared in the Fall 2002 IPA Newsletter.