Here You Are

When I was young
I prayed someone would come along
And love me for who I am
And now, years later
Here you are

Do you know how much you scare me
Do you know how much I need you
Do you know that I can feel you
When you're not here
And yet, here you are

Sometimes
When you come through the door
Something inside me leaps
And I pretend to stay serene
Just so you won't see
How much I care

I know you need to hear
I know I don't show enough
But believe me when I say
Here you are
In my heart
In my soul
Honestly

Tony Taylor (Chicago)