You said "I love you.. what does that mean?"
Your voice quivering in doubt
Lost and confused as you ever have been
Not knowing what your love was about

Sorrow and regret surrounded by guilt
Your feelings unsure and kept hidden
The strongest bond that ever was built
Now weak and broken and held forbidden

Pushing away what once was held dear
An occasional memory stirred
Comfort and love has now turned to fear
Of hearing again those three little words

Closing your eyes you still see love's faces
A Mardi Gras of all your emotions
Without even trying your heart still feels traces
Of a time you once pledged your devotion

Somewhere an ash is ready to flame
The heat of your love wasn't lost
Smoldering deep you still feel the same
And want it back no matter the cost

"I love you," you said, no quivering voice
Together you want us to always be
"I love you," you said, without any choice
To your heart he always held the key