i clung to you
like an infant falling helplessly
out of the arms of his drunken carrier.
hoping that your arms would catch me
as my mind spat fears of free falling
and my limbs proved powerless
against the incoming asphalt.

but i think i left my mark
my nails went a little to deep
and i can feel your pain
as it slips silently past your
eyes that were only suppose
to show your content
in our holly state.

i longed for your approval
as you sat there staring at me
from a distance
[you were so far but i swear i could feel you breathing]
you always knew just where to rub
just enough to rid my pain
(but never enough for dependency)

so here are my first steps for you
ill try and wear the face
you loved. if i can brighten this only a little.
and as i fall this time
dont reach for me, ill catch myself
(ill make my arms work)

you were always
just a little to over protective
and my heart has melted a little bit
but i think its about time i find my shield again.
ill be your angel this time.
and save you from the incoming concrete
and dirty puddles...

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