There is a place on every heart
where self can enter in.

A place that’s hidden in the dark;
an opening so thin.

That even with a lens and light
your mind may never see,

the damage that this crack can bring
unless from self you flee.

It opens just a little
as a selfish thought walks by,

and wispers sounds of loveliness
to camouflage the lie.

Suddenly the tiny crack
has opened ever wide.

And in a flash the selfishess
is gobbled up inside.

When inside it shreds the heart
and searches for the soul.

Once the soul is slave to self
the mind relents control.

A power so great this tiny crack
to tear our lives apart.

It pays if you a friend allow
to help you guard your heart. rhc