In Place

I guess it's something predictable

But I never see it speeding this way

An actual obstacle

I guess it's what I'm about to say

I had to face a question

In the midst of self-doubt

After due hesitation

Was relieved to get out

I think it would be easier

To imagine you as distant

If you weren't so very close to me

If I didn't ever really care

I always swerve to disaster

You said you wished it was different

And every time you redirect me

It creates a stillness in the air

I wonder if I need new friends

Add them to my old

Simple as it should have been

I wonder if I'll fold

I could crumble away... forever

But you'd pick up my pieces

Then glue me back together...

I can't imagine my life

Without your lovely face

Without unnecessary strife

Without you somewhere in place

In these situations I'm relapsing

You know I'm hesitating

I'll lean on you to prevent collapsing

And thank you by not waiting