My oh my, the metaphoric imagery and emotion in this poem has surely tickled my senses.
I loved this part!
"though my mind tastes life for me
and I often become
tongue-tied."
I think it says that your mind has an upper-hand over your heart. You have had some disappointing unfortunate experiences in the past and maybe your feet are still caught in its wake.
I'm not sure who is the person you are addressing anyhow, please elaborate this part.
PS, I really really really liked this :D
thank you.