Here and Now

You want that piece of me I've held tight so long
I see you give yours freely, but I don't want mine to be gone
You offer so much closeness and I'm not ready
You want more from me which leaves me unsteady

Hurt in the end given is not my intentions
Happiness and love is sometimes hard to mention
I know you showed me what you feel
I need you to know that I'm not what you can fill

Your smile is warm and nice to see
That look deep in your eyes brings hurt to me
You want from me what I'm not giving at this time
I know that you cherish all of me in your mind

Please hold me not so close
I'm here as a friend, not the lost ghost
Happiness and love is what I wish for you
Friendship and caring is what I can give you the most

I'm not here to raise hopes
All I've said before still stands high
I'll always be here to stand by your side
Please don't close off your world from mine