Out of town, take heed
crossing wildlife after sunset
no trespassing and we kept

talking and talking and I saw
how dark it was between the trees
a few steps next to the path

    but I was hoping, hoping
    we would try hard
    and I was hoping, hoping
    we would be honest

At the party
I asked, what do you think
will ideals fail?

and I got angry
because you said yes
and we were arguing

    but I was hoping, hoping
    we would see eye to eye
    because I was hoping, hoping
    for a life with you

Down feathers
are floating in a pond
they have sharp points

there are thumbtacks right before my door
and loose paving stones, they hop
up water that is much too dark

    but I was hoping, hoping
    it would not bother me
    yes I was hoping, hoping
    for your arms around me