Heart vs Mind
My mind is sense, it keeps me safe.
My heart is passion, it beats it breaks.
My mind and heart are always challenged
My heart and mind are never balanced.
My mind “thinks” and “ticks” and makes its lists
My heart “skips” and “leaps” into oceans deep.
My mind says, “You need to work and make money.”
My heart says, “Do what makes you happy.”
My mind weighs pros and cons
My heart sprints at the sound of a gong.
My mind and heart always wrestle
My heart and mind never settle
My heart wants love, my mind needs reason.
Until, that is, there was a turn in season.
Now my mind yearns for adoration
But now my heart rejects affection
Now my mind believes in justice and truth
But now my heart only sees the end of youth
Finally, my mind sees the good
But now my heart is misunderstood.
My mind and heart never agree
My heart and mind will never see.
My mind is sense, it keeps me safe.
My heart is passion it beats and breaks.
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grahamseel
I very much like this poem, and would like to quote it in an upcoming self-published book. Is that OK with you? The book is called Conflicted Faith, and addresses a number of issues of doubt, fear and questioning that most Christians experience as they grow in faith. My chapter "Heart Rules Head" (which I'm happy to share with you) begs for a prayer like this to wrap it up.
I don't know how to contact you privately - hence using the comments here. You can reach me at grahamseel@comcast.net if that's easier.