Stepping From the Darkness of Alone

I must carry this torch down to the cave To shed light upon the walls of my heart For, if not, I will take it to my grave And on that path may make an early start I cannot think of love, when love is what Consumes my every thought in every hour I gambled all I have and took my shot Chanced my wretched life to fate’s cruel power But love is what I deeply need to give My life is not my own unless it’s shared This aching heart with which I have to live Must find his mate if he’s to be repaired But first I must let go the one I crave And leave this burning torch within the cave ~