Hesitate

We are standing in the dark

Under the white pearl light of the moon

I start to walk away,

But secretly

I’m waiting

You’re dazed,

Unaware that I was ever near you

Unconvinced that the grass beneath you,

Is still wet and slippery

From the falling rain

I won’t let the tears drop,

Though they threaten to imitate,

The water falling from the leaves

So pure and innocent

Though it’s not the same thing

I hold the pear in my hand

Like I held control to love

But even though the pear is ripe

I still hesitate to bite into it

For what could happen next?

The trees all seem the same

But your lone shadow stands out

I can see you

Though you can’t see me

It’s too dark where I’m standing

I want to turn back

And finally ask you

If you would be that person

To just hold me

Hold and never let go

Though I hesitate

Unsure of the outcome

Until I see the other shadow

A silhouette of a girl in your arms

I know it’s too late.