No Longer

these eyes no longer will shed tears

smiles I share no longer a mask for hurt

hiding a broken heart

due to my loving you

placing you first

I would be fibbing if I said

that I no longer missed

your eyes that sparkled with mirth

arms that held me tight some nights

lips which trailed kisses down to my shoulder

instantly melting my soul

I also would be fibbing if I said

that my happiness was least important then loving you

loving me more

is very important

slowly my heart has mended

my smile genuine

one day someone else

will melt my soul with a

look

till then

I will put me first

no longer allowing others to render

tears or rule my emotions

(Valle, M 4/26/11 for my muse...always giving me food for thought)