Hope

I can't believe
how she makes me feel.
One word and I crumble.
One look and I melt.

I don't understand
why I am like this.
Is it her?
Is it me?
Is it us?

I wish I had the answers.
Cause life would be grand if I did.
No mystery,
no guessing.

The pain of waiting would be gone.
I know what I want,
what I love,
what I hope.

And with one sweet breath,
it all falls away.
Falls to the floor,
and swept away
without a second chance.

But hope I still have,
and chance is still hanging around.
Maybe the sun will shine
in a different light tomorrow.

- Dan MacMartin (02-28-99)

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