Shadows

If I could record the moment

Just before you leave I'd never

Let it go

To never have to recognize that

I live in the boundaries of my own

Skin and bones

When I'm on my own I hear

My heartbeat like a clock's ticking

Filling the room

And the gentle dark hands of the shadows

Clasped in corners in the gloom

If I could I'd merge with you

Forever live as one as whole complete inside

But I'm afraid that you don't want that

And one day you'll poison me and leave with relief

Like a soldier when you're dressing

Going to do battle with the Town

And I lie here frightened how much

I am tempted to pin you down