Thursday, September 15, 2022

Dear Old Friend

 



It breaks my heart to see a dear old friend

Go down that worn place again

Do you know the sounds of a closing door?

Have you heard that sound somewhere before?

Do you wonder if she knows you anymore?


I wrapped your love around me like a chain

But I never was afraid that it would die

You can dance in a hurricane

But only if you're standing in the eye


Where did you learn to walk?

Where did you learn to run?

Away from everything you love

And did you think the bottle 

Would ease your pain?

Did you think that love's a foolish game?

Did you fine someone else to take the blame?


I am a sturdy soul 

And there ain't no shame

In lying down in the bed you made

Can you fight the urge to run for another day?

You might make it further if you learn to stay