me afraid

i'm afraid
of being alone

i swing around
reach out my hand
and touch no one

no body to climb
hands to hold
no back to lay close

i raise my voice
speak with volume
walk through the rooms
there is no answer

i look in the mirror
i see nothing
but the wall behind me
and some memories
of a woman and myself

i gather strength to meet you
the new love of my life
don't know you yet
but my nerves tell me

you will hold my hand
answer me see me
when the mirror is in front

and i will tremble with fear
of losing you