Maybe, baby

Maybe, baby, this could be something lasting
Or it could be something short and sweet.
Either way, it’s something here
And all we need to do is hold on.

Maybe, baby, this could be something hazardous
Or something completely safe.
Either way, it’s something mysterious
And all we need to do is breathe.

Maybe, baby, this could be something difficult
Or something utterly simple.
Either way it’s there and waiting for us
And all we need to do is smile.

Maybe, baby, this could be something fragile
Or something completely resilient.
Either way it’s not going to fall apart
And all we need to do is believe.

Maybe, baby, this could be wonderful
Or it could be something awful.
Either way it’s not easy to tell
And all we need to do is take a chance.

Written November 20 2008 – semi-structured (like the Leaning Tower of Pisa).