You Never Leave Me

I dream
And you're there
Always
Right beside me.

Do you ever leave me?
Are you always near?

You smile
And beckon
To me
To follow you.

Where are we going?
What will I find there?

I stop
Shake my head
Refuse
To go farther.

Why won't you tell me?
Don't I need to know?

You take
Another step
Looking
Back, pleading me.

Can't we stop here?
Why must you go on?

I reach
Out my hand.
Don't leave
I need you still

Why do I need you?
What are you to me?

You hold
So softly
My hand
But still lead on

What is the hurry?
Why not just wait?

I fall
Behind you
Farther
With every step

Why do you drag me?
Is it darker here?

You pull
Me closer
To you
As dark closes

Where are we now?
Don't you fear this place?

I freeze
Paralyzed
So terrified

Why did you bring me here?
Are we lost in this place?

You lead
Me forward
Darkness
Hides you from me

Are you still there?
Would you leave me now?

I step
Into light
Blinded
And full of joy

Why do I need you?
Did I not find the way?

You wait
So patient
But I
Cannot see you

Am I not free?
Is this not what I wanted?

I flee
Through the night
I don't
See you waiting

Why should I open my eyes?
What can there be to see?

You run
Beside me
Never
Letting me go

Why don't I notice?
Don't I need you anymore?

I sleep
And I dream
Of you
Running with me

Do you never leave me?
Are you always near?