Call it love?

Love in Hiding

Going cold, they say it's a shield

A protection from the hurt that's real 

But it's more than that, it's a disguise

A mask that hides the pain in your eyes 

You push everyone away, a defense mechanism strong

Afraid to let them in, where you've been wrong

You've had so much hurt, it's hard to know

How to love again, how to let it show

You lose yourself in the process, a piece of your soul

A fragment of your heart, a part of your goal

To shield yourself from the pain of the past

But in doing so, you forget how to love at last

You know you love them, but it's hard to express

The words get stuck, the feelings repress

You're trapped in a cycle, a vicious spin

Afraid to let go, afraid to give in

But love is the answer, the key to unlock 

The chains that bind you, the heart that's blocked

It's a risk worth taking, a chance to redeem

to learn to love again, to heal and beam

So don't give up, don't lose your way

Keep searching for the love that's still in play

It's hidden deep, but it's still there

 A spark that glows, a love that cares.