Hanging On

I'm hanging on to every word from your lips
but the only ones I have left are from the past
did you mean what you said
because I meant every word
and I mean them all still
and I'll still follow through

The seconds tick by then the minutes then hours
and I sit here watched them wondering how long
until I hear from you again
until I see your face again
until I can breathe again
but I shouldn't wait for it

Standing on your own when you've always had a hand to hold
is an extremely daunting task I now realize
but I'm up for the challenge
I can learn how to walk
I can learn how to breathe
I will make you proud of me