Dare I Hope?

Dare I hope that this time is different?

That the risk is worth my time

and that you won't be the same as I've had before?

Dare I hope that trusting my heart won't lead to more pain?

That I've finally found the one I'm waiting for

and this thing we've started will become something more?

Dare I hope that my natural cynicism is unfounded?

That there is someone truly decent in the world

and that will prove to be you

Dare I hope that love is real?

That I've found this unreal feeling with you

and that it will be returned?

Dare I hope?......

Yes, I dare