Afraid To Fall

You want me to say I love you
But I can only say I care
You want me to tell you all of my dreams
But I tell you, I don't dare

You ask me to hold you closer
But this is as close as I can get
You ask me to show you affection
But I'm just not ready yet

You need me to make you happy
But I don't know I can
You need me to say I need you
But I'm not that kind of man

You love me the way you're supposed to
But it's love I can't return
You love me unconditional
But it's love I'll never learn

The reason, I've hidden inside my heart
But I guess maybe most of all
No one ever steps into love
And I'm too afraid to fall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Well Larry....I'm sure we can all say we've been there! I can really relate to this. But as scared as I was to fall, it was the best thing I could have ever done. Another wonderful write....you have become a fav of mine! Have a great morning! ~Shauna~
Taylor Avatar
March 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Beautiful piece, Larry. Enjoyed. Nice going. Ralph
Roberts Avatar
March 1, 2011 at 9:51 AM
wonderful piece, easy to relate to
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