For Katrina

Constantly wanting, but never acting Hiding behind the shadows of laughter, I can never get any closer. When will I find the courage? Even if I find it, I won’t know how to use it So inexperienced, it eats me alive Left behind from the crowds They move ahead and I lag behind. Feelings grow stronger everyday, The more I see, the more I want. Reminded of you all of the time, How to deal? I can’t look you in the face. I walk behind you, thinking of what to say The words come, but my mouth won’t speak them. You turn the corner and leave my sight Another chance missed, why won’t I try? Constantly wanting, but never acting