A weighted process more lengthy than I assumed,
Years of baggage, your fire might consume.
For me to move forward, allow me to release what shouldn't be,
In the hopes if my prayers are answered I'll be a better me.
As I've suffered through pain that refuses to leave,
It's only in your presence that I find it's hard to breathe.
But I struggle with letting you enter in,
Fighting to keep you away, but I want you to win.
I'm perplexed and I know it doesn't make sense.
As part of me prepares for the day you'll depart,
And the other wonders what could be if I opened my heart.
I prefer not to gamble, because I'm prone to lose,
But there's no reward without the risk of loving you.
What we could be, I don't want to miss,
Your tender touch, nor lips to kiss.
I might regret I'm not the one for you,
Even though all signs say that isn't true.
Never feeling more alive than when I gaze into your eyes,
One of the greatest treasures this life unfolds.
I quicken at the sound of your voice,
My lungs would give out if I allowed my heart to rejoice.
You're so amazing, beautiful in every way,
Time passes with each day thanking the day we met.
And from that moment I never wanted you to leave,
So I'll take this chance and let my heart lead.
