Take My Hand

Take my hand and go with me
out to the deep dark blue sea.
It's your time to let go as it is mine
say goodbye and leave it all behind.

Take my hand as we walk forward into the sea
watching, feeling the waves crash down on you and me.
I stop and squeeze your hand tightly
hoping you will take the message lightly.

Take my hand for one last time
this is part of our final goodbye.
I loosen my grip and try to free our hands
just go with it this was the original plan.

Our hands fall to our sides
as I smile and think it is time.
You hesitate as you look out to sea
then look back at me.

I urge you to keep moving forward
as you take one step after the other.
I have to push you to go
when all I want to do is take you back home.

This is tough for both of us
as the distance between us grows.
I want to run to you and hold your hand
one last time that is all I ask.

I pull myself back
and try to relax.
Take my hand and hold on tight
for I have to let go sometime tonight.