A DOUBLE

A DOUBLE

Sunny days and hopeful dreams
Love just isn't what it seems
The bells keep ringing in my ear
Looks like another night, my dear

Red rimmed skies have lost their wonder
Fiery passion falls asunder
Eager eyes turn dull and dark
The endless pulsing of my heart

I'm alive, but yet to live
Life just takes, it never gives
My mind has seen a thousand moons
But when I die, it'll be too soon

----- ----- ----- -----

Tearful eyes watch the moon
The axe has fallen years too soon
Fearful hearts wait the night
The bells will ring come morning light

A lover cries for her groom
The stench of death, it fills the room
Oh girl, close the casket lid
Your man was just a wasted bid

Another year, another life
Another man, now she's his wife
Can you forget the love you had?
Will you admit it's not that bad?


by Jeff Hartline