Equilibrium Of The Heart Poem by Tracy Toccara
Equilibrium Of The Heart
In the shadow of addiction's call,
I found a love, the deepest fall.
A love so fierce, it consumed my light,
More than myself, a perilous plight.
I loved them more than I could bear,
Their pain, their joy, I longed to share.
But in the grip of this fierce affection,
I lost myself, lost my direction.
For in the throes of this toxic dance,
My own needs never stood a chance.
Their demons became my own to fight,
Blurring the lines of wrong and right.
Yet, love is not a martyr's game,
Nor a candle dwindling in the flame.
True love must kindle, must respect,
The self that we too often neglect.
So let this be a solemn vow,
To love oneself as we allow,
The love for others to take its place,
Not more, not less, but with equal grace.
My faithful friend in all my grief, In thy soft arms I find relief; In thee forget my woes: Unfeeling waste my wint'ry day And pass with thee the night away, Reclin'd in soft repose. Iolo Morganwg 1794 ‘To Laudanum' WNTL? ? !
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8/29/2026 10:44:30 PM # rel_20260827T145718Z_a0f1bd3
Confessions of a lover " Their demons became my own to fight, .. Yet, love is not a martyr's game"… totally bowled me over. No wonder, this poem is selected Poem of the Day. Congratulations