resolve

a raging torrent my one thought’s become
when once ignored it brews tempestuous
within this flood i find resolve undone
as thoughts of you break into consciousness

and even as renouncement flees my lips
your sweet smile within my mind i see
repression never truly does eclipse
the warmth of just one word you speak to me

then how shall i this longing heart dissuade
from calculating every word and glance
and every complimenting phrase parade
i see now my resolve has not a chance

my resolute renouncement brings no gain
you haunt me like a bittersweet refrain

S. Littlehale