I’ll play pretend;

But only if you will.

Close your eyes

And slowly give in

To the sweet caress of

My siren song.

Count to ten:

Try to find me.

I’m not here;

I’m in your heart.

I’ve made myself a home there.

Filled it with memories

And padded the walls with love.

Let’s giggle and run

Arm in arm

Through the hailstorm

Strong as maelstrom.

I’m as agile as you:

So let’s play f r e e z e t a g.

Crouch down and wait

For somebody to unfreeze you:

Just like life.

Quickly.

We must dance tonight,

For tomorrow,

They release the dogs.

Lead me in the waltz of life

And don’t let me go.

One.

Two.

Three.