-- heartache
heartbreak

bootheels ringing on cold cement
can’t help wondering what she meant
can’t help watching her walk away
can’t stop wishing she’d chose to stay

padlock chiming against the door
can’t help wondering what it’s for
can’t help thinking “I wouldn’t run”
can’t stop praying it’s just in fun

the door swings shut
the lights go down
it’s cold and dark
no one around
no one watching
the time creep by
no one cares
you let yourself cry

somewhere water is dripping down
can’t help wincing at each new sound
can’t help worrying that she’s gone
can’t stop wondering what you’ve done

bootheels pausing outside the room
can’t help hoping it’s not your doom
can’t help wishing that you could hide
can’t stop praying she’ll come inside

the door swings wide
the lights flash on
blinded now
did she return?
is she waiting
to feed your fears?
can she see
your helpless tears?

bootheels clicking up to your pen
can’t help hearing her voice again
can’t help whimpering as she moves
can’t stop hoping she still approves

soft hands reach for the metal lock
soft voice bidding you not to talk
arms enfold you and pull you in...
whispered words, “you’ve pleased me again” --