I Cant Keep You Safe

I can keep you safe from harm That is lurking in the night I can protect and keep you From prowlers hidden from sight I can shield you from the glare Of the sun that wants to scorch I can chase demons away I can set the fiends to torch I can stop you from sinking Wrap my arms around you tight I can pull you to dry land Be your warrior in a fight I can shield you from the truth That can pierce your tender heart I can keep you dry and warm When deluge from heaven starts Oh, but my dearest loved one I can’t make this promise true From my passion and my will No safety is offered you I cannot lend you safety From the storm of desire I can’t offer you shelter From passion’s scorching fire I can’t keep you from drowning In the torrent of my need And I cannot hide you from My frenzy on you to feed I cannot vouch protection From the raging of my heart I cannot promise you now I won’t tear your clothes apart Perhaps I better leave you Never look upon your face For your eyes, your lips, your smile Will make me storm that safe place I’ll surely leave you exposed Defenseless against my will And because I know all this I will leave you tranquil…STILL Eileen Manassian Ghali