Chance to Grow

If you think I'm scared you're right
Logic is a scary fright
To waken...find that you are caught
In a web of love and thoughts
Strong emotions wanting more
Than it has ever done before
Having fallen in this cavern
Chasing, running, falling, laughing
Goosebumps building cities where
Nothing ever gave a dare
Toes that curl and hurt to burn
Passions giving love a churn
Love a bunch, cry a plenty
Desires devoted, tears are many
Scared and shaking, logic gone
Knocking on loves waiting home
Do you answer... open doors
Give in now and they'll be more
To come and bet me...love will win
To hearts who take and don't give in
To running with those dreads and fears
Shorting out those lonesome years
Quicksand's come and some are taken
Others leap forestall awakening
Still the fears come and go
Daring love this chance to grow
I won't chase you...never will
If you care...love me still
Don't take off make a turn
Give me hope and not this burn
I'll be here when you're ready
Hearts will mourn but still be steady
Take your time a hike perhaps
If you go then don't look back.

© 2003 Susan K. Rowse