Disclaimer: I don't own Slayers or Filia-chan and Xelloss-chan. But it 'tis my poem.

Heart vs. Mind

What have you done to me?
My heart longs for your touch,
But my mind is holding me back.
I'm torn between my heart and mind.
You are enjoying my pain, aren't you?
Why am I crying over you?
You are tugging at my heart strings aren't you?
I hear you laugh, cold and cruel,
Why does that make it hurt worse?
What are you doing to me?

What have I done to deserve this pain?
I wish this torture would end,
Just finish me off now,
Or do you wish to watch me suffer?
To slowly fade away in front of you?
I hate you for doing this to me,
My heart and mind are tearing me apart.
Please...
End this pain.

You come over to me, probably to laugh in my face,
As I look into your penetrating amethyst eyes,
I see them soften as you look upon my face,
You wipe my tears away and pull me into a strong embrace,
My heart tells me this is how it is meant to be,
But my mind pushes you away,
You tighten your grip,
My heart pounds in my chest,
How can someone I hate so much do this to my heart?

We sit in a warm embrace for minutes on end,
Both of us content in each others arms.
Then I hear you whisper,
"I share your pain...
I love you."
Why must I choose between my race and my love?
"I love you too..."