I've got no other audience to share this with (yet), and it's definitely related to polyamory and inspired by my recent poly adventures. So here, Reddit. Have a love poem. 💖

protect your heart,

they said,

as if it could shatter into razor sharp pieces

and cut me up from inside my chest

with one swift external gesture

over which i have no control.

but i have found that there is

no harm in loving

those who do not love me,

in extending my affection graciously.

a reckless heart in love with everyone.

yet it pains me not

to hold my deepest emotions unrequited; it has

showed me how to love myself.

no,

protect your energy --

let your heart run free

through curated territories.