A Tribute

Come take my hand
Let me know you're there
Let me know you care
Or just tell me you understand

I'm not asking you to feel my pain
Just to pull the trigger on a loaded gun
And that you'll promise me; When I run
You'll follow me into the driving rain

If you won't then hold me close
Tell me you need me to survive
Because your 'need' is keeping me alive
They're giving me a stronger dose

I hold my heart close to me
Just so I don't drop it
For it would surely fall into the flaming pit
Of the emotion we long to be

As you've all so sweetly learned
I become numb to those I love
On my hand I'll wear this glove
As I count the money I've earned