If Time Runs Out


The clock has started to tick, a minute at a time
The walls are closing in.  It is my sign
As my throat starts to tighten, and my stomach turns to knots
I slowly lose each and every thought
I must pick myself up and stand taller
When I need strength, I will holler
It gets tough at times, I don't know what to do
But I must say for sure, "I need you!"
Please stand by me, and give me your ear
For at this time, it is my life I fear
It seems the harder I try, something always goes wrong
I need you to reach out and keep me strong
I thank you now, for always being here
For comforting me, when I have that flow of tears
Just know I need you, just to be about
Because I will be scared...
IF TIME RUNS OUT

Joe Henn