Kept On Ice

Putting off the inevitable, leaving for home
land of 10,000 frozen lakes and hearts
let's stay on this park bench
at the edge of the sea, watching the people
watch the surfers watch for the next ride

Another wave rolls in
crashing against your judgement
I wait to look into my eyes with yours
to see what we both need to know
your mouth forms into a question on my face
then disappointment in our hearts
I bring out the worst in you

Cool breeze over my neck
the sunshine warms my hair
only music drowns out the growl of the sea
nothing alters your sound in my head
my heart remains open
I put my arms around you to hold me
to say good bye