The Precipice

I’d rather keep you in my mind,

For now, I think.

It’s easier to not fall in,

If your love is all just in my head.

I’ll lock you out my forlorn heart,

For now, I think.

I’ll keep you a spectre,

You won’t be able to hurt me then.

I’ll have to forget you even exist,

For now, I think.

Except maybe when I hear a song,

That carries your ghost right on in.

I’m taking this no further,

For now, I think.

That’s an awfully long way to fall,

And I’m not as brave as I used to be.

I’ll leave you while I can,

My love, I think .

It’s hard enough to know it’s coming,

So I’ll lose you on my own terms.

I’ll take a piece of you with me,

My love, I think.

A totem of your love to keep,

While your heart leaves mine behind.

I’ll visit you in my dreams,

My love, I know.

We’ll stand on the precipice together.

Both knowing neither one of us will jump.