i used to hear these opening chords,
and put down whatever was in my hands--
i used to recognize the beginnings of the melody,
and stop to listen.
for a few short weeks,
this song was all i needed to be calm
and all i wanted to be happy.
when the drum track stepped in,
i would roll with the rhythm
and step inside the lyrics:
let love set you free.
i used to hear these opening chords,
and my heart would stop for the sheer pleasure
of having silence instead of beating.
i used to look at your face and know
that my world was better for you.
i used to hear your voice, more than your words--
used to keep you close at night
and all during the day.
i used to hear these opening chords
and imagine your body close to mine.