Risk

Hopeful eyes peer through the window
The paint is brown and I'm yet far
The night's disguise still plagues your doorway
I've left my town, but I'm yet far

Looking past the old state highway
The rain falls soft against my car
My room, it shrinks and fades behind me
I'm moving fast, but am yet far

Lines and shadows, weeds and lights
Color pale gray thoughts this night
My love for you invades my fright
I come to share your bed tonight
I come to rest within your sight

A cold phone rests atop your dresser
And hope mixes with worry now
Some time with you, what could be better?
You're wishing I would hurry now

The rain turns hard, the towns get smaller
There is no room for worry now
I've only got some time to offer
And I begin to hurry now

I leave Edina far behind
As the road begins to wind
My love for you has left me blind
I come to hear your voice so kind
I come to leave the world behind

You're guessing I can't be much longer
I'm guessing you might just be right
That feeling in my gut is stronger
Beneath your door I see the light

Reaching out to knock on the door
I take anticipatory breath
Though I was anxious, I am no more
As for my fear, there is none left

We embrace without delay
I was done with those lonely days
I finally get to hear you say
"I love you" like you used to say
My love has brought me all this way

My tired head now rests upon you
I'm at last safe beside you, dear
Just for a moment dreams have come true
A love I've never felt so near