Desolate Song Regrets Running like a cold slumber Sometimes steal my mind with An infinite variety of might-have-been's Could-still-be's Your farewell was a slow and desolate song The lyrics both tragic and sweet I felt your eyes dancing precarious rhythmic steps Regretting the words you speak Dark flows of mournful wind moved in time with your departing song Dancing among us Writhing and winding Tearing love apart I tried to respond but weariness seeped into my words And I shuddered with disbelief as sorrow swirled around my feet An endless outflow of pain and anguish still consumes me And affliction resonates to the regrets of your long ago song Opening wounds in me I refuse to acknowledge Wispy patches of winter mist linger in the shadows of my tears Damp glittering suffering Cascading down my face Hold me in my dreams again Don't fade away when the morning draws near How can I be strong When I have no one to cry to?

Copyright 2001 - M.D. Burke