[khg] a city at bay

a slight caress
running down my arm
as you gently take my hand
with a promise
to take me away
from all of this
everything
i thought i needed
everything
i thought mattered
ready to leave
before i even know
i just want to see
the empty streets
icicles hanging from
building and trees
the footsteps
in knee deep snow
you gently take me
through the city
being held at bay
showing me
i still have
a fighting chance
because i still have a drive
not to be held down
even on those
cold and lonely nights
when i regret
everything i did
all or nothing
no escape plan
no plan b
but i had you
leading me
with a caress
a slight smile
helping me stay
standing
then you caress me
in the dark
as i fall asleep
already knowing
how it will all end