If We Begin Again

If We Begin Again

You at the door
Same old coat
Eyes like storms
And a fragile note
You didn't say much 
You never do
But somehow
I already knew

You looked at me
Like time stood still
Like every crack
Could love refill

If we begin again
Don't make it perfect  make it real
No promises in golden pen
Just tell me what you truly feel
We're older now
And not the same
But maybe that's
What makes love stay
So take my hand
No need to mend 
Just be here
If we begin again

I've learned to breathe
Without your voice
But silence
Wasn't my first choice
I've built a life
But never a wall 
Just space for truth
If you should call

And now you're here
Not asking much 
Just sharing coffee
And old touch

If we begin again
Don't fake a fire  let it grow
No rush no scripts no need to win
Just tell me what I need to know
We've broken once
But still remain
And maybe that's
What makes love brave
So say you're here
Not just as a friend 
But ready
To begin again

We won't erase what's been before
But maybe we can build from more

If we begin again
Let's start with eyes and open hearts
Not searching for the perfect end 
Just showing up and doing our part
If this is love
Let it be slow
Let's water roots
And let it grow
No guarantees
But take this pen 
Let's write it
Let's begin again

If we begin again
I won't run