To write of love

I should pen myself a love poem
I cynical and longing, detached
atop my tower, guarding
with drawbridge up and latched

I should remember feelings of yore
I fearful that dreams come real
and place such words upon a page
proof positive that I can feel

I should whisper the words here
I despairing of choice and hope
arranging flowers never grown
on knotted hangman's rope

I should place a name in lights
I selfish behind my hidden door
to promote who's self esteem
just another point to score