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Created on: May 23, 2008
STEAM
I watched for months
Lurking in the shadows
As the adoration grew
I knew I had to have you
Would have you
It's time
Be bold
Make the move
Be willing to pay the price.
Now committed
You come to me
We join together
Move in perfect harmony
Back and forth, back and forth
Steam rises between us
I push you
Refusing to let go
Spent
You are empty
Yet leave me clean, fresh
We part
But our affair is never ending
Because I know
When the filth of life surrounds me
You'll be back
To wash it away
Whoosh..
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