Expectations

"Expectation is the root of all heartache." quote from William Shakespeare

Disappointment in life is a function of expectations. Practice setting expectations as low as possible. I've learned the hard way. Poem below was written by DCN:

Expectations

Expectations bleed the heart

Expectations bleed the soul

Expectations hurt

Expectations disappoint

One day

One day I still believe

I still hope

Reality will come close

Come close

To the way we are

To the way we dream to be

To the way we live day to day

I don't want to let go

Let go

Give it one more chance

Hope

Hope always springs eternal

In my heart

Not looking for perfection

Not expecting everything

Not expecting

Just something

Someone

Who tries

Tries as hard as I do

For you

For all of us

Let me not have fear

Fear of the unknown

Fear of rejection

Fear of shame

I will try

Try as hard

Try as hard

Today and tomorrow

For you

For all of us

Don't expect much from me

Don't expect

Don't know what is next

Except to write this poem

For you

For you

Alternate ending for the heart broken ;):

Just someone

Someone

Who tries as hard for me

As I’ve been searching…

As I've been fighting...for you

by DCN