Of Saints and Shadows

You ask me 'what do you want?' I turn into your body--warm and all I can think to ask is this favor Come over. Stay. Lie down next to me. You can't see underneath the words And it's what I want, of that I'm sure Today--anyway Save me I don't ask for it Instead I lie in darkness, waiting Listening to life outside my window

Stand toe to toe Ready to fight for the things we are He knows why she's here Thinks he understands Open wide Take what you can The hits are coming faster Don't stop till they're at your feet She watches him pace the room Thoughts flashing behind his eyes Memories, but not of her And she thinks He'll finally give her what she needs