At War With Love (But I’m Losin’ Ground) Poem by Helen C Capan

The battle’s ragin’;
The campaigns are many.
My mind’s honed steel,
But my heart’s a traitor.

I’m at war with love, girl.
Don’t you know?
I’m at war with love, girl,
But I’m losin’ ground.

The flag’s unfurled, girl;
It will not be brought down.
My plan is set,
But my head’s been turned.

You’ve come too close, Girl;
My eye has been captured.
My head and heart
Have just joined your ranks.

I’m at war with love, girl.
Don’t you know?
I’m at war with love, girl,
But I’m losin’ ground.

My mind’s honed steel, Girl,
But my plan’s been ambushed.
I’m at war with love, Girl;
I’ll not be brought down.

I’m at war with love, Girl.
Don’t you know?
I’m at war with love, Girl,
But I lost the ground.

The white flag floats, Girl,
Just don’t shoot me down now.
I fought a good fight, Girl,
But you took my ground.

Surround my heart, Girl;
Embrace my surrender;
Engage my soul’s wonder;
And share by vow this ground.