Expectations

And I almost keep expecting you to tell me the truth,
To open your mind and show me the real you...
But I know, trust must be earned, I must fight...
Must follow through on the wrong and the right
Because you, my dearest, are worth the struggle
To find your center, you're worth the scene...
You are all there is, will be, has ever been
And I, I am determined to find your secrets,
And I, I am encouraged to keep them as my own,
For you, are important to the health of my soul.

And I almost expect you to pull me closer,
Rush against the clock before the moment is over
For once, to trust my gut and my experience
What my lips feel like against yours,
What my heartbeat feels like against my ribs,
And I, I am a vampire of feelings,
I'll pull your doubts and replace it with wings,
Give you flight and release what's within.

And I almost expect you to tell me to come over,
So we can sit on the beach, quietly- together...
But I know better, I know that the shore is the one
Who is indifferent to the tide, and doesn't care
That the waves are crashing at it's feet...
But you, my dearest, are not the sea.

And I almost expect you to ask to come over,
Lose yourself in my sheets, and sleep for a moment,
Relax, let me cater to your needs, for your needs
Are important to me, as are you.

And I keep expecting you to tell me you'll love me forever,
But hey, I'm no fool-- I know better.