Russian Roulette

Close your eyes and count down til there's silence
You and the projecting sound of the spinning barrel
Spin one and a click rings in your ear
Spin two and another click is introduced

Open your eyes in disappointment
Wondering why you're still breathing
Take a break and try again
Hold your breath and pull

Spin three; I guess it's not a charm after all
Spin four and you're close to giving up
Spin five is right around the corner
But once again nothing has changed

To call upon one you love and can trust
And the first thing you think to say is
"IT DIDN'T WORK!"
A shock to the heart and a tear mid-air

Confused about what just happened
A moment of silence just revealed all you did
I could have lost you; a most valuable treasure
A life almost stolen from a bond that has always been destined to keep safe