Loosen your grip, lover
Let go for just one moment
So I can breathe again
Show me some mercy
So I can live again
Hold me tight, lover
Embrace me for just one night
So I can smile again
Say one sweet word
So I can laugh again
Kiss me deep, lover
So I can feel again
Just brush your lips against mine
So I can taste again
Come to me, lover
So I can hope again
Let me have one glance at you
So I can move again
Loosen your grip, lover
So I can love you again
Kelli Moskal
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/loosen/