just your name

it's just your name
(but you need to understand)

it's been a while
since i felt the rush
had the head rush
that a simple three-syllable whisper can bring

three syllables wrapped around my chest,
a girdle of nervous anticipation

a thought that never completely runs its course
a what-if that never really goes away

it's the paralysis of freedom
it's the fear of potential
it's belief in the impossible

it's your name