I'm falling for you
That high step at my front door
The cats bowl in my hallway
The loose rug on the floor
I'm falling for you
As I'm carrying food on my plate
Rushing from the kitchen
Because hunger cannot wait
But if I fall for you
I'll hurt my pride
I could fracture my hip
And I'll feel fear in my mind
I don't want to fall
No not for you
So I'll use a grab rail
Getting on and off the loo
I know I'm unsteady on my feet
So I must be careful on the stairs I climb
Using the banister for support
I'll take it one step at a time
When I sit down, I'll get in close
Until the backs of my legs feel the chair
Reaching for the arms I'll lower myself
Wherever I move I'll prepare
I refuse
To fall for you
My body has slowed down
So I must too
I love you my home
My place of comfort and peace
I'll be careful not to fall
And from fear I am released
