My Heart

It beats for me to live.

Yet, it slays me.

It has a mind of its own, I'm sure.

I try staying strong.

Through sadness.

But my heart makes me cry anyway.

I try getting over things.

Forgetting. Moving on.

But my heart won't let go.

I try focusing on myself.

Just me.

But my heart cares for others.

I try to ignore problems.

To eliminate stress.

But my heart is sympathetic.

I should listen to my heart.

Within lies a voice.

A greater power.

My heart beats for me to live.

And, I've found,

It beats for others, too.