THE DUTY OF YOUTH AND BEAUTY

the duty of youth and beauty
poetry by: allie merrick
song by: lana del rey

I've found there is a duty
in both youth and beauty,
to define one's true intention
and uphold false love prevention.

While driving I gave consideration
to external appreciation.
I wondered if he who held me dear,
did so for love or rather fear.

Youth and beauty are destined to fade,
preserved by only memories made.
So he who holds tight to me,
is it what he knows or what they sees?
Certainly, I'll always be
nothing more than only me.

Over the years that I've been loved,
in days and months of emotion shoved,
am I held in love for what's within
or held in fear of life to begin?

There's a question in the holding,
of love or fear of life unfolding.