Shrapnel mind

Unable to move

You set me by the window

Looking out I see

The moon hangs heavy in the sky

And the stars because of you,

Oh how they do shine

You take care of me

Despite how I'm paralyzed

.

Shrapnell to my head

The metal's still in there

In and out of consciousness

Month after month

Sometimes mornings

Sometimes night

Year after year

Sometimes birthdays

Sometimes holidays

But always

Your there

.

As you cared for me

I've fallen for you

Your eyes filled with love

Your laugh, your smile

But its all unfulfilled desire

.

I can't move

I will never be able

To hold you

Or tell you

How much I love you

.

And for the first time in years

I shed a tear

And cry

I beg you with my eyes

Please just leave

I love you

But don't waste your time

On a man

With a shrapnel mind