were that would the heart and mind

don't ask, no, for hearts to open
when your heart is safely out of reach--
a lovely friend does not a lover make

don't ask, no, to see the souls of men
when your soul is safely hidden

don't ask, no, for words that go beyond a lustful phrase
when your words do not embrace

don't ask, no, for sacrifices
when your offer is uncertainty

heart, mind and reason
even caresses in the night
are strengthen by the soothing word

bare your heart to those whose love you do procure.
expectations are met in the expression of needs.

do not abandon love for lonely comfort
do not seek for love in the offices of habit
do not expect love down a well traveled failure
do not walk down the same path and expect a different end

ask your heart and listen to the answers--no one else can
the busy bee has not a heart that seeks fulfillment

if it isn't love that moves you
then it is the malady of the spirit
that will paint your life.