You stand in the shadows
just beyond my sight.
My heart leaps with joy,
but you only take flight.

You sit by my side
But never a glance.
Your breath makes me tremble,
My heart takes a stance.

I can turn and see your image.
But have I walked away?
And silently you linger.
I was hoping you might stay.

I await you
I berate you
I mistake you
I contemplate you

Are you real or just a lie?
Can you feel or can you die?
Will my soul ever be whole?
As the knife presses in, I pay the toll.

From all the vivid dreams
That torment my mind
And all the blatant schemes
that left you behind...

I await you
I berate you
I mistake you
I contemplate you.

© by Laurie Luberti
Nov. 2007

**This song was written about "True Love".** LL