The morning light streaming in
Racing heartbeats pulsating within
The aftermath of a seemingly endless storm
The after-glow, an inexplicable warm

Twelve dozen promises strung together on a lie
The unwilling urge to move forward and try
Endless tears hazing out a broken smile
A deep sigh making it all worthwhile

The chance to think, stay strong
The unmistakable strangeness of a familiar song
Six weeks of turmoil and terror
Bated breaths, no room for error

Trepidation, a room full of grief
Prayers, lost hope, lost faith, lost belief
Momentary joy stemming from a stolen glance
Tree-lined streets, the start of a hopeless romance

The chance to trust and let go
The prospect of discovery, exciting and slow
To open up and let him in
Your silence amidst a chorusing din

The fresh thirst of a new start
Iron gates lain open around a wounded heart
A scary, unquestioned trace of belonging
A broken heart’s unending longing