Alive

You stumble through my doorway,

half a grin, half a mess,

shirt hanging off your shoulder,

trouble written on your chest.

Snakes and dragons marked on your skin,

I should push you back,

but your shadow pulls me in,

every warning sign I’m breaking,

every line is paper thin.

You think I’ll fold,

like every other name you’ve burned,

but I’ve danced with darker demons,

and I’ve lived through lessons learned.

Caught in the crossfire of your chaos and charm,

I keep my gun steady but I lower my guard.

I swore I’d never fall, but you’re testing my pride,

When your hands find mine, I don’t even fight.

You’re the danger I shouldn’t survive,

but damn it feels good to be alive.

You call me your soldier,

but you’re the war I can’t contain.

Every kiss is ammunition,

every touch a hurricane.

You smirk like you own me,

but baby don’t forget,

I’ve got scars that whisper louder,

than the games you won’t regret.

You think control

is the only card you’ve got,

but I’ve buried kings and kingdoms,

you’re not the first shot.

Caught in the crossfire of your chaos and charm,

I keep my gun steady but I lower my guard.

I swore I’d never fall, but you’re testing my pride,

When your hands find mine, I don’t even fight.

You’re the danger I shouldn’t survive,

but damn it feels good to be alive.

You’re reckless fire, I’m gasoline,

together we’re a crime scene.

One more night, I let it burn,

knowing I’ll never learn.

Crossfire, crossfire, pulling me under,

My armor breaks when you call me your wonder.

I swore I’d never fall, but you’re stealing my fight,

and I don’t even care if it ruins my life.

You’re the danger I shouldn’t survive…

but with you, I’m alive.