My Trembling Heart

"There is a special fear, one like I have never known before, that came to me when I reached my goal of true love. As my love grows, so does my fear of losing it, for I have surrendered my independence and replaced it with my trust. The only thing that keeps this special fear in check are the words "I love you" spoken to each other many times a day.


Gently, tenderly, carefully, we hold each other's hearts in our hands, fearful that should we drop it, it will shatter and break into a thousand pieces. I grant no one else the privilege of holding my heart so close. I am honored that they trust me so completely with theirs. I am only human. What would happen if I should trip and fall? Will they give me a second chance?

I may never know the answer to this question. And so, I live my life with a special kind of fear that only true love brings. I can only hope that they share this same fear with me as they caress this trembling heart of mine that they hold in their hands." J.