Aging Heart

I wait for invitation

Paralyzed by fears

Scarred by insecurities

Built up through the years

So afraid to share this heart

It’s all I’ve left to give

Worn and slightly damaged

By the life I chose to live

I need some indication

A sign or just a smile

To let me know surrender

Might somehow be worthwhile

But I have walked that path before

Stumbled and I fell

Afraid it isn’t worth the chance

With no sure way to tell

Too old for starting over

Too young to be alone

Wondering if this foolish heart

Will someday turn to stone

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