Please Give Me Time

My tears flow free
I'm drowning in my grief
I know you understand, accept my pain
But still there's no relief.

I'm sorry I've confused you
Bewildered your emotions
With silly schemes, wishes, dreams.
And other crazy notions.

I ache for what?
I do not know
Perhaps for what I'd hoped we have
A budding love to grow

I am so very lonely now
Ashamed at how I feel
Your quiet mood a sign, I fear
Of words you must conceal

Words you cannot tell me
For with their pain I'll wilt
But how much longer can you hide them
With your need to free your guilt?

I worry how much longer,
How much longer you can take,
My mournful moody cries of love,
With your family at stake.

I am so very sorry love
For any pain I've caused
My love for you will never cease
But my selfishness will stop

Please give me time
I'll be your friend
A friend you'll always trust
Just give me time
To make things right
Because I know I must

I must because
If I do not
I'll lose your love so dear
Just give me time
Because to lose your love
Surely is my greatest fear.