Helplessly Hoping

Helplessly hoping her harlequin hovers nearby
Awaiting his word
Gasping at glimpses of gentle tree spirits
He runs, wishing he could fly
Only to trip on the sound of goodbye

Hopelessly watching, he waits by the window
And wonders at the empty place inside
Heartlessly helping himself to her bad dreams
He worries, did he hear a goodbye
Or even hello?

They are one person
They are two alone
They are three together
They are for each other

Stand by the stairwell, you'll see something certain to tell you
Confusion has its cost
Love is a lion in sloughs
In a lady who lingers
Saying she is lost
And choking on hello

They are one person
They are two alone
They are three together
They are for each other