On The Line Poem by Brian Hinckley

My thoughts are out now,
heart on the line.
Take me as who I am,
or let me go free.

Tests and pop quizzes,
these are what I get from you.
Forgive my duality,
just don't leave me on the line.

Give me a chance to show you,
show you everything I have to give.
Don't minimize how I feel for you,
my soul is on the line.

Tossed and battered,
our hearts are similar.
I'm calling you just to hear your voice,
don't leave me hanging on the line.

Pictures and music,
memories of us together.
Never a kiss shared nor intimacy explored,
we never put it on the line.

Safety in shelter,
contentment in silence.
We never took the chance,
though we both knew I put it on the line.