you own the welcome mat to my heart

to keep you safe
from all harm
from storms
from the pains
of childhood
remorse, guilt
lovelessness
and anger
madness is no stranger
and yet a kind
heart beats
but trouble weighs
heavy on
hard worn souls.
to keep you safe
from all pain
walk a thousand miles
to save one drop
of blood
to hold you close
to feel your warmth
keep a close watch
on your heart