MAN
We have little say in who we love,
The heart and fates dictate,
Circumstances dissipate our chances,
It’s up to cruel destiny to mandate.
WOMAN
Take my hand… ease my mind.
I try to make penance… can’t confess to the priest.
It’s been so hard… I chastise myself.
How do I live without you?
MAN
We’re both young… can’t predict to what this will lead,
Never asking for more than what you can give.
Settling for looks and stolen caresses,
Wondering how much longer before we give in.
WOMAN
I hear your voice deep within me,
It calls out to me… beckoning.
My entire life I’ve waited for you,
Please don’t ask me to not see it through.
MAN
Smiling brightly… masking the ache,
Caught between heaven and hell,
Familiar strangers amidst the crowd,
Hoping they can’t see through our charade.
WOMAN
Every breath, every step shadowed by you,
I can’t give you up… tomorrow is so far away.
Do you feel the same pain? My heart bleeds…
Tell me when will it cease… when can I breathe?
MAN
I yearn for time to stop… for an escape,
Life goes on outside of these walls,
We both have families that need us,
Still I cannot walk away.
WOMAN
Feeling your fingers brush my cheek,
Your lips on my skin… oh god I am weak.
I want you to hold me… kiss my tears away.
Don’t ever let me go.
MAN
You’re always on my mind,
The funny faces you make… your teasing smile.
The way you give yourself… tremble in my embrace,
How can I ever let you go?
WOMAN
Say you love me… take me away.
MAN
One word… will you end my pain?
TOGETHER
Today, tomorrow and forever.
