With Feeling Poem by JAMES T. ADAIR

If I smile, there is sadness underneath
If I laugh it is to escape for a moment
If I cry the tears are real
If i joke or tease it is in jest
If I sing it is with feeling
If I kiss, it is from the heart
If I am quiet, I am thinking
If I touch I touch gently
If I shy away, there is a reason
If I anger my eyes will tell
If I melt next to you, its because I need you near
If I reach for your hand it is for connection
If I seem far away, I am dreaming or hurting
Whatever is left of me, I hope its worth somthing
Because I always meant to be someone
I am one to put my heart in things

2008 © James T. Adair