Take me in your arms,
     despite my crying words
     tell me that I'll be alright
     though I will not believe.

     Promise me my sins are cleansed
     my soul - forgiven all
     Hold me in your arms,
     and promise me the world.

     (I would sleep with you
     for the promise of attention
     I would sleep with you
     for a moment's warmth.)

     Look me in the eyes and tell me
     That you never meant to hurt me
     Look me in the eyes and tell me
     that I haven't seen enough.

     Hold my wrists when I try to slash
     Hold my hand when I try to fall
     Close my mouth when I try to swallow
     Burn the rope that threatens all.

     (I would sleep with you
     to feel your arms around me
     I would sleep with you
     to make me real)

     Promise me the heavens
     and I want believe your words
     Promise me hell and I'll say
     I've seen it all.

     I'll love you in a moment
     if you give me half a chance
     it's not good for me to do this
     but it's not like you to care.

     So hold me in your strong arms
     for a moment it's all I need
     Hold me with your body
     and it will be the truth.
 

Dana-Christine Umanetz