Something in return

The wooden bridge creaked
Every time I took a step towards you
I stopped, tried to stay still
You told me you would wait till I made it through
I asked you to leave I did not want to pull you down with me
You outstretched you arm, you said you wouldn’t let me fall
I peeked below wondering how deep the fall was
I was ready to let it all go; I was ready to give up
I could not make you fight my battles anymore
But still you, I couldn’t give up

In my moments of isolation I think of you
And all the little things you do for me
I question my ability to make you half as happy
In silent spaces we sit yet awkwardness remains at bay
Life brought you to me I worry how easily it could take you away
I can laugh and hold on
But I wonder till how long

There are days I pray I did not change you
If I did, I hope it was for the good
You still need to see through me, I am yet to reveal all my insecurities
My brave face is fading quickly and the flood gates refuse to remain locked
I know my life might scare you away
There might be a day you would feel like giving up and running away
I do not know if I would stop you
But one thing I would like you to know
In the two lives I lead the only moments they merged together were with you