I Am Nothing! Poem by nicola forbes

Keeper of my heart i call for you now,

why are you not by my side?

preventing intruders from shooting false arrows.

Imitating your ways to infiltrate my defence,

Trojan attack on a restfull sleep.

Protector of my soul come quickly!

Vulnerable yearning has overthrown my restrain.

Surrounded and confused, i search for you.

Patience eroded, time running out.

i have waited, i have tried,

i mistook you with harsh consequence,

weakened and bought to my knees

in the knowledge i have failed you.

i should have known he was not you.

Eager lust persuading virtue to comply.

Self wrath rising guilt.

Are you standing on the edge observing me?

How broken should i be before you save me?

Dry my eyes, clear my head, cherish my heart, release my soul.

Build me back up so i stand strong once more,

So you alone may tear me down within the safety of your bonds,

to soothe me with the comfort of your love.

Defender of my world claim me, own me, complete me,

for without you i am nothing!