Sweet & Dark Nothings

67. So Far Apart

Something about you makes me see

All the things I want for you and me.

You speak of the days ahead

Places you'd like to take me

One being your bed.

I want to believe you

And with you I long to be.

But I'm unsure if you feel

The same for me.

Because we are still so far apart,

There are still so many steps to take.

I am willing to go,

But the lead you must take.

I need to see if we match.

Heart, mind, yes the body, and soul.

If we can stay strong and faithful

Whether present or gone.

You seem scared to begin.

And terrified am I.

Part of me feels it's too good to be true.

That I'll end up hurt or betrayed by you.

And it makes my heart ache at the thought of this

Yet it aches to be away from you,

This I also admit.

Afraid to love what could be another mistake.

A pattern of name and occupation I seem to follow.

Maybe I just had to choose the wrong ones

In order to find the right.

Yet I am terrified to lose you.

It all may be over too soon.

You may leave, and I will not be

A yolk--oh no!

I refuse to be a noose

Or weigh you down.

Silent I will have to be to let

You fly so free.

Maybe if you do love me

You'll swoop down to get me...