If
I tell you
     My darkest secret
          Will you still be here?

Will you
Take a moment
     To hold me and
          Kiss away my fear?

If
I show you
     My silliest ways
          Will you stay by my side?

Will you
Laugh with me
     And join me
          Cast all worries aside?

If only for a moment

If
I open
     My heart to you
          Will you protect the fragile parts?

Will you
Open yours
     To me
          And allow Love to start?

If
I share
My hopes and dreams
     Will you leave the past behind?

Will you
Chart a new path
      Of destiny
          With our lives intertwined?

I will

                        if

                            ­                  you will.

© Tina Thompson