The words are there

on the tip of my tongue,

waiting for me to say.

But every time

I get the courage,

I look the other way.

It's killing me,

just sitting by,

postponing another day.

My biggest fear:

I'll lose you

when you walk away.

Yet in my heart

I know you.

I think you will stay.

It's just risky

and not a game

I'm willing to play.

So for now

I'll wait around,

try again another day.