Perhaps Love Should Cherish

Perhaps you don't want my heart
Not in full; not in part
Though it remains exposed to you
Perhaps you don't need what I extend
So I'll keep it in reserve for you, my friend

Perhaps you don't desire me to run this race
By your side; Both in stride
Though we head in the same direction
Perhaps you don't want me near
So I'll stand on the sidelines and cheer

Perhaps

Perhaps you don't want or need me
But would you mind if I cherished you?

Perhaps you feel undeserving
Of all given; of all received
Though there are no conditions
Perhaps you feel you have little to return
My dear, when will you ever learn?

Perhaps you have little in material goods
To give away; to share
Though you have what is of greater value
Perhaps you fail clearly to see
What your love and time mean to me

Perhaps

Perhaps you don't feel worthy
Still would you mind if I cherished you?

Perhaps there will never be a we
There is you; There is me
Though there is deep love and admiration
Perhaps two should remain apart
Lest they become one soul, one heart

Perhaps this is what we both desire
One with God; Independent of we
Though our lives are intertwined
Perhaps we have our own gardens to tend
Yet I wonder if they overlap and blend?

Perhaps

Perhaps we desire to garden alone
But would you mind if I cherished you?

Perhaps I can love you from a distance
Be I near; Be I far
Though our hearts are not one
Perhaps my heart can bleed
As beats its desire to meet your need

Perhaps I can hide in the shadows
Unknown; Unseen
Though the light shines brightly on God
Perhaps all will one day be made known
When his servants appear before his throne

Perhaps

Perhaps God will receive the glory he deserves
But would he mind if I cherished you?