Fear the Shadows

I protect the helpless from the hate
but over my shoulder on my left side
silently the killer waits.

Through misery and suffering wade
helping and healing at least to try
out of this heart that love has made.

Gently and kindly I bring them aid
but touching my shoulder on my left side
silently the killer waits.

When you cry I am there always
trying to comfort and stem the tide
to bring you through to joyful days.

I can see this shadowy shape
holding my shoulder on my left side
silently the killer waits.

Although she's contained, I am afraid
that inside my heart on my left side
silently the killer waits.
Funny the paths you choose to take.

Speed

I know you love me.
It scares me, too.
You're so far from perfect
and just so completely you.
I know what I want
and what is possible to do.
If fear takes a break
and you push on through.

If it doesn't, that's fine.
It's all good, we're cool.
No harm, no foul,
little damage, perhaps true.
Just want to enjoy what we've got now,
full blast, no brakes, no rules.
One of us may be moving too fast,
but, Babe, it's not me. It's you.

I'm open to options.
There are more than just two.
The sky is the limit,
and that sky? Really blue.
Stake a claim, or don't, none, both.
Whatever you want to do.
The sweetest thing is.
It need not be soon.