Taking Chances

My heart pounds so fast

each time you're with me.

I try to relax

but I just cannot.

Because I am afraid

to love you,

and afraid to let go.



I do not know why

but I am pretty sure

you've found a way

to open the door of my chained heart.

Unexpected but surely

you've captured my world.

And now you hold me in the palm of your hand.



Will you wrap me in your arms

whispering words of endearment?

Or will you turn and walk away

shattering my heart

into a thousand pieces?

Leaving me alone in the dark

with tears in my eyes.



I am afraid to cry.

I am afraid to hurt

but I'll take my chance

to love you with all my heart.

Victory or defeat I'll hold my head up high.

Along the crowd I go

with you in this heart of mine.