Steve’s Song

Dark blue, dark soul

bungee cord snaps from cold

standing here, in play,

waiting to hear the news of today.

A shatter stain

The palm of your hand

Strong arms around

a message in the sand.

Darlin’, don’t you know

my heart’s up in the air?

Baby, do you think I’m going anywhere?

Because the care of myself

is wrapped up in a noose

and try as I might

I can’t break loose.

Yeah, try as I might,

I can’t walk away from you.

Look up, turn face.

Put it all back into place.

Stand up. Stay near.

Please, baby, take the fear.

Your lips on my breath

Dark head in your hands

I drink you in

I rise alone

My love, my love, let’s get back home.

Because the care of myself

is wrapped up in a noose

and try as I might,

I can’t break loose.

Try as I might,

I’ll never walk away from you.