Opossum Crossing

I walk down a street and I see a sign.
Opossum crossing.
I stare into the vibrant brown eyes of their furry faces
And I think of your deep blue ones.

Oh the danger you brought when you crossed my path.
How you flipped my world upside down.
But I'd be willing to risk it all
To make sure I didn't hurt you.

But I wonder if you'd ever stop for me?
Or should I have played dead and let you go on
In blissful ignorance
And let the blessed leaf lie in the dull dirt?

I tried to ignore the signs, defy the truth in front of me.
I should of have kept on driving, never let you in my life.
But I couldn't let myself hurt you by ramming on through,
Neither could I ever let myself let you go.

Underneath this silly smile where everything is simple, a storm rages within.
Could you please help me?
The edge of my being continues to fray, the moths nipping at my sanity.
Would you please help me?
I know you're out of reach, but the world wants too much from me
When I only want you.
I feel the glare of their cold eyes as I fall from their talons.
Won't you please catch me?
Will this storm tear me apart, or will you save my life
By letting mine touch yours