Soft Skin
Soft skin
Sheltering every bone in a strong frame.
You could be forgiven for thinking that
This was yours to take.
You wanted someone to hold on to
And she wanted to be held.
Like missing pieces of a puzzle
They simply fit so well.
She cries each time
You tell her it's over
And then you let her rest her head
Upon your shoulder.
One thing leads to another
And soon she is lying in your bed.
You make love to her with such detail
Is she really supposed to remember a damn word you said?
You use your body well
But you keep your love far apart.
Meanwhile, she makes love with everything.
She makes love with her heart.
She cries each time
You tell her it's over
And then you let her rest her head
Upon your shoulder.
I feel more sorry for you
Than I ever could for her.
When she dabbles with certainty
You remain unsure.
You will continue to play around
You will continue to play the field.
Meanwhile, she moves on with her life,
And you regret not taking her lead.
And you'll cry that time
When she tells you it's over
But she won't let you rest your head
Upon her shoulder.
And you'll cry that time
When she tells you it's over
But she won't let you rest your head
Upon her shoulder.