Embrace in Your car

I love the way I keep no secrets from you
Like a fountain, I poured out my heart
And I told you how scared and how unprepared
For you, my dear love, to depart.

With one hand, still firmly gripping the wheel,
The other grasped my shoulder tight.
And you told me (again) not to worry, and then
You told me that I was all right.

Then you said it's important to make and keep friends
Because without friends, you're nothing at all.
And you said, when I told you I could not approach you
You said I could give you a call.

Yes, I am in love with you.
And I can now explain why.
It's because of your pure integrity
And the humor you have in your eyes.

It's the way you give me a long ride home
And talk about winter and stars
It's the way that you smile when I ask for a hug
And the way we embraced in your car.

I felt my own forehead upon your warm neck
I felt your heat there on my face.
I felt your hand glide down my back and my side
And your hair, as soft as fine lace.

We stayed there, submerged in that deep, gentle hold
Until finally my arms could break free,
And then you said goodnight as I slid out the door
And you smiled -- am I dreaming? -- at me.

I thanked you for always wiping my tears
And healing the worst of my pains...
but, my love, I can't help but be so, so afraid
That I never will see you again!