26: ALONE

                   

I’ve been livin’ alone for so long, can’t be true.

I’ve been livin’ alone in this house, here with you, look at me,

all the good times went to sea, in a boat, that won’t float,

who are we?

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I’ve been takin’ a chance that I’ll live, along time.

I’ve been takin’ a chance that these words, all will rhyme,

every time, and I’ll sing them all just fine, what I say, anyway,

a waste of time.

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I’ve been talkin’ a lot to a friend, one who cares.

I‘ve been thinkin’ about all the kindness that she shares,

and my pain, seems to vanish, with her name, it’s the same,

as the burden, that I bare.

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I’ve been thinkin’ that it is no use, to resist.

I’ve been thinkin’ that back there at home, I’m not missed,

went to leave, gave the kids a, goodbye kiss, then I walked,

to the dock, clenched my fist.

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Maybe it’s best that I stay home alone, do what’s right.

Maybe it’s right that my love stays unknown, one more night, for the sake, of not making a mistake, and what’s best,

for the rest, leave to fate.

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All alone, for the sake of the kids.

All alone, my emotions well hid.

All alone, pondering all I shall miss.

All alone, starved for a loving kiss.

All alone, with the tears that I cry.

All alone, as my life passes by,

and I slowly die,

this is goodbye.

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