Catch Me Please

Was I dreaming?

It seemed so long ago

That you said you'd love me forever.

I did not love you then.

Yet your arms were open,

Waiting patiently for me to fall.

You planned to catch me in your embrace

And never let me go.

Love takes time.

Quickly, though, I fell.

Not quick enough.

I fell in love with you

And trusted you to catch me.

But it had taken so long.

Your arms have grown tired.

I'm falling still,

Quicker and quicker,

I gather speed.

I'm hoping that when I land,

You have enough energy, despite the wait,

To catch me in your arms

And hold me.

Just like you had been waiting to do.