Taking Chances/Flip the Script

I prayed to God in Heaven

For someone like you.

I asked for someone gentle,

Someone kind,

Someone with the gift of laughter,

Someone wise.

I asked for love 

To come into my life.

I begged for a soulmate,

A friend and wife.

Then one day,

You finally came

When I least expected you to.

Since then, 

Things haven't been the same

And it's all because of you.

Now I go about

With my head in the clouds.

Drunk off the euphoria

I get from having you around,

I've shed my worries

Like so many extra pounds.

I'm giddy and acting silly

Though I try to stay grounded 

And keep my feet steady.

There's a hole in my stomach telling me

I wasn't ready

For something this real,

This powerful, this heavy.

My track record isn't too neat
In fact, it's dirt-streaked and spotty.
But then again, 
I might just be looking for an excuse
To bail on this journey.

So I think I should try 
For a fresh start,
Do things differently
And unlock my heart.