The Long Walk Back

I stand transfixed with fear and dread

Should I ask her to dance

Heaven awaits if she says yes

but can I take the chance

Of the long walk back, if she says no

Across the empty floor

The sneering looks, the mocking eyes

would cut me to the core

I've seen so many brave young men

set out so proud and strong

returning bent and shuffling wrecks

there nerve and manhood gone

Oh god I humbly beg from you

One minute of your time

will her answer be yes or no

please god, give me a sign.