Protect Your Heart

A man once told
"you mind your heart"
there's a lot of men
who'd like to tear it apart

So i listened well
and to my suprise
never was I treated
bad by guys

I saw that same man
while on a stroll
he asked how my heart was
I replied "it is whole"

He complimented my skill
to preserve what is mine
He just kept on walking
and i went on just fine

One more year past
and i found a young man
who said to me with confidence
"let me treat you the best I can"

I took his word
and he took my hand
he showed me true love
the flames were fanned

I fell hard
it wasn't thought through
I had never risked before
on something so new

The mans words
rang in my head
i knew i had to pull back
Or i was going to be left for dead

So i explained my situation
and he understood
he said he could wait
like a real man should

So we went on our way
adventures were many
laughs filled our voices
and kisses were plenty

I knew i was in love
he knew i was too
then came the day
when on my voice it broke through

I love you i whispered
as if it were a sin
to tell how you feel
to let someone in

He had waited so long
for this to arrive
Never had i seen such
light in his eyes

He held me close
and then did i hear
a faint, cool voice whisper
"I love you too" into my ear

i saw that same man
just last week
he is old and alone
no one to greet

I told him of my love
and the joy I have found
he looked me in the eye
and gave a sincere frown

I told you to protect your heart
not sqaunder it away
you gave into love
believe me, some day you will pay

I looked up at his horrid face
loneliness spoke from his eyes
i said " I am the happiest girl"
your words are none but lies

he turned to go, but looked back
i think i saw jealousy
i got over the risk losing
something he could not believe

then my mind wandered
where is my boy now
i really do love him
I've got to see him now

I ran into his loving arms
the one place i am okay
and sat beneath his protective roof
and stayed with him all day