along the winding way of life
i tread with feet of glass
hoping that my luck won't change
and praying for a chance
to tell you what i think about
the things you've said and done
and how your smile affects my mind
and how your gaze does stun
i fall and break upon your shore
i wither in your heat
i wilt and fall and lie and die
and still you taste too sweet
i can't refuse can't turn away
can't even blink my eyes
and if my death should come about
men still will think me wise
in agonizing time and space
a distance too far gone
i waited watched and loved you once
though you could not reply
and on through time oh endless time
enduring even fear
for when you notice me below
you will not need a tear
your wrath is fierce too swift to see
you'll pound me into dust
it doesn't hurt your touch is good
i cherish every thrust
and as i spread into the air
you'll turn and storm away
and as i smile the pain will fade
and this without dismay