I will let the
guard stand down
If you will come
near slowly,
Showing what you
hold within your hand -
But I can’t take a
shot
From the one I see
as holy
Or I’d have to face
the castles built of sand.
I would love to
listen
If you dare to
share your feelings,
Showing how the
fragile play the game –
But I can not repay
The cost of your
involvement
With this one who’s
destined to be blamed.
I might extend an
offer
In the giving of my
trust,
Showing who will
honor it the most –
But when the deal
is broken
I’ll refuse to own
the sadness,
Preferring not to
ever come that close.
