Rising from the embers Of a love that once was Part of me remembers To stop and pause. Confused and scared I try to stand, And there you were, you just stared for a moment, then offered your hand. The touch of your skin was electric I knew from the start you were something special. The nerves in my brain started going hectic, But somehow, I kept myself level. You made my heart leap And you helped me heal, No longer did I have to count sheep When I had you to feel. I fell asleep every night with a smile on my face, But lately the tides have grown dark and rough. I feel like I'm back in the old place, Where love was unyielding and tough. You change your mind like the weather, Some days you want me, others you don't. I thought we were birds of a feather, But cooperating lately, you won't. All I want is for you to give me a chance, I know I could make you oh so happy. But it seems that you're in a trance, Making me feel sad and ******. The past and the future hold you back, But I'd love you through all of it. Compassion is not something I lack, To you, I could really commit. Maybe someday you'll decide what you want, And I know I'll hang on until you do. But 'til the day your heart decides, your face will haunt my mind, and keep my brain askew.