Masque Of Love

We are no brief encounter

I used to share with you

From this unhappy distance

I wonder what to do

Denying my suspicions

I see what I want to see

But I can’t go on pretending

If you won’t talk to me

Masque of love

Shadowboxing

If you don’t want me

Say the word

Masque of love

Pulling punches

If our dance is over

Say the word

Your temporary silence

Is forcing us apart

The gold that leads to winter

Is heavy on my heart

We’ve been out of step too long

Do you feel you don’t belong

Tell me what would make the difference

Anything but independence……..

I dream of confidences

The way we used to be

But all I have is dreaming

If you won’t talk to me