You say that you won't hurt me
But I see it in your eyes
It's just a question of time
Then you'll start with all the lies
You'll soon grow tired of my love
Then will come the treachery
Those deceitful excuses
That will be the end of me
I've been down this road before
It's always the same old tune
You'll start out hot and heavy
But suddenly, and soon
You'll start by breaking our dates
Then you won't return my calls
And I don't want to go there
Happens every time I fall
You say that you're different
That you're not playing a game
That you're on the up and up
But it's always been the same
I end up sad and hurting
You go on your merry way
You say that that won't happen
And that you intend to stay
I must say that it's tempting
I wish so that it were true
But how do I know, really
Why should I chance it with you
You say that life's a gamble
Only by taking the chance
And taking a leap of faith
Will I find love's true romance
If I jump, will you catch me
Or will I fall on my face
Am I willing to risk it
Or do I stay in this place
It's quite safe, and it's secure
But it's so lonely and cold
Is this where I want to be
When I am feeble and old
The answer to that is, no
So I guess I'll take that leap
And hope that you'll be waiting
And all your promises keep

Terri Lyn Stanfield
1/17/2002