what lies behind

Behind all this love and hope lies a deep fear A darkness that lingers and prepares for a feast It licks it's lip and patiently waits Taking it's time for the right moment When love fails and hope shatters In the back of my mind I will prepare my heart for what can come There are no chains that bind you to me, but I am wrapped around your finger The balance rest upon your delicate frame Your answer and reaction have a power that I cannot fight When the time comes for your decision, I could become the strongest I've ever been or be devoured by myself