In my continuing evolution this is just the first page in my story—
Because I want to hold you tight, I'll walk and walk with all my might And because sometimes I feel alone I try to time my breath with yours
"Hey, mama, guess what, I found this someone that I really like!" "Oh, is that so?"
Let's meet again; By now, I wonder, wonder, who, just who's been watching over you, oh And did you memorise those lines, did you learn your words yet?
Papa, mama, Mr. Bear Thank you for the love you shared Now I've got to go ahead But wait, something's not right
The same feet that I stepped out with back then have changed The feet I used to reach your stage Somehow now they're starting to hurt you I see the pain you feel and Is it these? Is it those? Brand new words that we learnt long ago Cutting you deep, like a knife Is it tearing up your life?
Please I'll make it right, Before I pull out the knife I'll take a single deep breath, and then close my eyes, And then I'll press your lips to mine—
And in this kiss You live, by breathing, breathing me, my air You're living by my breath, and now, the words that hurt you once Are gone, melted between our silent mouths—
Hey, I feel, I feel you breathing with me dear, It's tentative but true, I hear, I hear you saying those three words I love you, I love you If you're going to do that, then synchronise your breath with mine Don't drop a beat, we'll keep in time as you listen to my words now