Why would you?

When I think about our possible futures,

I realize that there is the potential for much pain,

For the loss of some of those we hold dear,

And logic does not dictate well that path for us.

Why would you risk the pain?

Why would you suffer the loss?

Why would you follow your heart,

Rather than listening to your logic?

I cannot offer answers concrete and safe,

Because I only offer a life full of passion and desire.

Passion for each other and discovering the wonders of the world.

A desire to apply our passion for the betterment of others.

In you, with you my passion is fueled.

Because of you my desire to full my passion's fate is strong.

Without you my passion dies away,

My desire to help others becomes a lost trail.

I would risk the pain.

I would suffer the loss.

I would follow my heart.

If you will but join me in this illogical pursuit.

Reviews

[Ghost of Jupiter]

I think that this poem was meant to be read as logical in the beginning ...and that the last stanza then puts it in perspective that love can not be looked at logically. I liked the poem, it made me think outside of the emotional realm of love...well done. :)

[Ees]

This poem gave me a strange feeling. I liked the intent and I understood the content easily, and there is nothing wrong per se with the language, but there seemed to be some honest feeling lacking within this one. It came off as a little dry, a little like an essay. The questions asked are good and relevant ones.
you may have used the word "passion" several times, but for some reason I couldn't feel it.
I'll still give you a high rating, because I can't pinpoint why I feel that way... but I can't help but tell you what it is I do feel as I read these poems. I hope you understand that my criticism is meant with the best of intentions.
Oh and I really did like the use of "illogical pursuit"- nice choice there...