Her heat, her fire, in her soul, desire To look at her, burning, how she needs How I'd like to reach out, to feel the flame But this shadow in my heart, I still feel To cuddle and coddle and make her feel safe To snuggle and nuzzle and make her smile How much I want to show her, to hold her close But the shadow chokes and gags me She smiles and walks past me, turning away Her voice speaks farewell and fades as she leaves How much I want to grab her, to hold her here But the shadow inside trips up my feet