The Waiting Curse

Waiting in the shadows, caught between hope and hesitation

Echoes of a dream, whispering in silent anticipation

Years of longing, my heart a restless traveler

Searching for a purpose, faded in the shadows' cradle

Finally it appears, a shimmering light on the horizon

But fear grips my soul, paralyzing me in silent prison

Why do I wait so long, only to freeze when the moment's near?

Is this my curse, to drown in doubt and drown in fear?

You are here, shining so clear, but I don’t know what to do

Hold me tight, make it right, I’ve been lost chasing shadows too

This longing, this pain, it's all I’ve ever known

But now that I have you, I’m afraid to call you home

A future shimmering, yet my mind's a maze of hesitation

Caught in the web of my own insecurities and agitation

I’ve searched across the endless night, for this moment to appear

And now it’s here, I’m frozen, trembling with fear

Why do I wait so long, only to hesitate at the dawn?

Is this my curse, to stumble and to mourn?

You are here, shining so clear, but I don’t know what to do

Hold me tight, make it right, I’ve been lost chasing shadows too

This longing, this pain, it's all I’ve ever known

But now that I have you, I’m afraid to call you home

So I stand at the crossroads of desire and doubt

Bracing for the leap, fearing what I’m about

But maybe this silence is just a sign

That I need to let go and make you mine

Waiting in the shadows, no longer in despair

If I just reach out, I can find you there

No more hiding, no more doubt, I’ll break free from this curse

Embrace the love I’ve waited for, and make it first