Love In the Middle

I used to give my all away

And call it love when people stayed I learned the hard way,

hearts can lie

And pretty words can fade with time

Now I watch the things you do

Not just the promises you make

I want a love that feels like home

Not one that leaves me wide awake

I’m not asking for the world Just a love that understands That

the woman standing here Still has healing in her hands

Love me in the middle When I’m strong and when I’m not

When I’m scared to let you closer When I’m giving you my

heart Don’t just love me when it’s easy When the stars are

shining bright If you say that you are with me Be with

me beyond tonight

Love me in the middle Where the realest feelings hide I’m not

looking for perfection Just a love that truly tries

Sometimes I wonder what is real

When someone’s kind enough to stay

Can I trust the way they hold me Or will that warmth

just fade away?

One part of me still wants to run One part is tired

of being strong

I’m learning love should bring me peace And I can take my

time to see

I don’t need somebody to save me

I have fought to find my way

I just want someone beside me

Who won’t leave when skies turn grey

And if I open up these doors Handle what you find with

care

I’ve been learning how to love me

I need someone willing to be there

Love me in the middle When the feelings aren’t brand new When

the work begins, the words get quiet

And I need to

feel

you, too Don’t just tell me

I’m

your future Let your

actions make it clear I don’t need a perfect love story I

need a love that’s really here (really here)

Love me gently

Love me true

I’m still becoming

But I have love to give,

too