The Dam is Breaking

The Dam is Breaking

There is so much love that is trapped inside of me.
For years I was afraid to let it all out.
Once too often my emotional resources have been mishandled
by those who turned out to be unworthy of what I gave them.
I know that now, once I open the floodgates
I won't be able to control the flow of my love again.
I believe that you won't abuse me or misuse me,
but I'm just afraid that I might smother you.
And I really don't want to do that,
but I don't want to hold back what you deserve either.
And that's pure love.
Controlling my emotions is what I need most.
By fasting to sedate the flesh of course,
though my heart cries out under the weight of suppressed love.
Too much of even a good thing is bad for you it seems.
Too much of even the blessed sun can burn.

Control the flood my Lord
Regulate the current of my love for her
Ration out only what you will allow
Without tripping the wire of your jealous anger
If I am to love her the way that you love me
Can I control the way you love me
by increasing the intensity of my love for her,
but without worshiping her
I'm not sure of anything anymore,
but what I do know is that I'm losing control
The dam of my love is surely breaking


John L. Donelson
Prodigal Son Productions
Copyright © 1999

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