Jitters

Jitters

By: Tyler Ross

You wrap your arms around and overlap your hands then you hold it

The kisses have lost their meaning and I noticed

If the sparks were really in us

Then why does it feel as if we are already finished?

Have I done too much?

Our words tangled like DNA and linked our hearts

But now, it feels as if my time is running out as we start

If you always knew the truth

Then why do you say the things you do?

Can you feel my jitters now?

Carefully, I understand what’s picked at you

Your plate is quite heavy; I got that clue

I’ll back away to safety where I have no doubts

If this is all meant to be

Patiently I’m willing to see

Ourselves get back to where we started out

I can’t help but only respect what you’re going through

Never have the thoughts crossed about ditching you

If there is anything left to prove

The pace of taking it slow we’ll cruise

Only time will show you that now

Space is essential; have I been too full on?

Remember when we shared all those different songs

I never intended to crowd you or demand your time

If I mean to you what you have said

I hope you’ll show me some old signs

Carefully, I understand what’s picked at you

Your plate is quite heavy; I got that clue

I’ll back away to safety where I have no doubts

If this is all meant to be

Patiently I’m willing to see

Ourselves get back to where we started out

I can’t seem to understand where things went wrong

If I’m not the one you want, please say so and I’m gone

I want to know, though I don’t want to fade

But, I need to know

So I can erase this smile I show

Carefully, I understand what’s picked at you

Your plate is quite heavy; I got that clue

I’ll back away to safety where I have no doubts

If this is all meant to be

Patiently I’m willing to see

Ourselves get back to where we started out