Darling

When my eyes meet yours and we are one but for a moment

When your face falls when you think not another weary soul can see

When you let go and give into the constant cry "Surrender!"

and fade unto illusion's waning dream

Still you hold up that flailing torch, flame dying in the rain

But never falter in that strength that leads to succored dreams

The girl who carries candle for the death of a facade

Who still hears silent tolling bell for what it all once seemed

I can see the weariness behind your shining eyes

Affixed upon the light you cannot see

I see the bonds that tie you screaming to this fragment

of suffering and dim reality

What can I say? I see a fellow helpless soul adrift

Two eyes, two hearts both beating wayward from the tune

My darling, I can but rejoice that I have heard your suffering

From the sickness we have fought, together we're immune

For I could but give up it all for just the faint permission

To call those endless eyes and gentle hands something of mine

And if there is a way to still the pulse of insecurity

I should but make you stand against the great onslaught of time

Words are all I can offer you to make my heart so clear

And still I fear I'll never say everything that you mean

to someone who can barely comprehend such strength and beauty

I swear to all above you are the truest soul I've seen

So darling, take my hand, for it is all that I can offer

I know it is not much to know you have all of my heart

My whole being devoted so that you may be freed from this

pain, oh darling, let me know how I may start

I'll heal the wounds, the spinning clock, I'll still the agony

If but a touch would heal you of the dark

If you would let me, I would see the scars that you conceal

And on your soul attempt to leave my mark