What did I do

Oh what did I do
why did I fall in love
with one who is afraid
to even call me back

I have cut my soul
to cover her adobe
yet beloved is afraid
to speak a word

I shout in streets
I dance in market
beloved just hides
in walls of her own

I stare at love's window
I sleep at love's door
yet beloved latches it
fearing worlds reprise

I fight massive storms
shield summer heat
yet love does not trust
my soul is for her

I sold my senses,
I sold my breath
yet the beloved says
she is still so poor

my heart is long gone
my soul is in tatters
am still beating walls
love built around her

i will keep beating
till the walls crumble
may be this life of next
i will be in love's nest