It’s what she left behind
Items that carry memories
Of the time we both shared the same dream
They are more than objects
Symbols of a love vanquished but not vanished
In hearts faraway now from each other
But forever united:
A pen she gave me
Precious beyond words
Photographs of her and me at the Lovers Bridge
The scarf she left
The ring that she refused
Stories they carry
Stories we share
Our storied love
No longer there
Love that lives in the past
That’s the anomaly
I wouldn't trade it for anything
Just savor what used to be

Time, it won’t catch up with me
I’ll just walk a little faster
It’s for me to accept
Time doesn’t stop
Certainly not for me
Yes, there’s inevitably
But I’m not looking back
Not trying to be
Anything more
Than a real man
Seeking the real me

The sober truth
Is that we’re gonna leave
But until then
Time won’t catch me

What is life
If not lived for love?
To be kind, the ideal
To have won and lost
True romance has a cost
A life is moments
Of joy and pain
Of remorse and longing
And the stain of love gone wrong
But there is always hope
Always a new dawn
I’m a mixture of dreams I still have
And those gone wrong
Of the love that I have shared
Forever to go on.

One night and then a week
That’s all it was
One night, the night they met
What a night it was
Wondrous, enticing
Juan fell fast and hard
There followed letters
For this incipient love
Then came a week, that week
That week of love
The time spent together
Still resonates today
For everything they did
Was perfect in all ways
Young lovers for each other
The same values they had
The future was almost theirs
It’s so sad
For reasons I need not go into
They were kept apart
Each now nurses a very broken heart
But at least they had that week
It lives on today
In their hearts and their memories
The week, that week
They will never replay

It was a moment that led into an hour
Then a day, then a month, then years,
Then a life
A life of love
From an instant to a minute
And then on
To an endless supply of mirth and merriment
And just plain contentment
As we ambled down the road
Together, together
Ever, ever
Never to sever
Locked forever
However we go
Wherever for we know
We’re not going anywhere without the other

It all came together at Telegraph and Bancroft
Swami used to hold forth there
Doing his rant
One vendor sold freshly squozen OJ
Though he had a law degree
That’s the way it was in 1970

The entrance is still the same to UCB
New arrivals come each day
Where they will work and learn and play
And maybe fall in love, as I once did
Now long ago and far away

I made friends, I grew up, I miss those days
Filled with wonder and amazement
That set my life ablaze

Congratulations, I see you’re doing well
Me? I’m hanging in there notwithstanding what befell me
The end of us and your going away
I’m trying to buck up, doing so in my own way
I’m not over you yet, that’s for another day
This is my happy face, and by the way
I still have some things of yours
I don’t need the lingerie
How should I return it?
It just gets in the way of my memories
The dragon I must slay
It’s not easy not remembering the things we did
Yes, it’s a beautiful afternoon
It’s funny running into you
Don’t assume I planned this
“Life is so random,” we used to say
Like two lovers who once were in love
Then each went their own way

Loving you isn’t a choice  
It’s more than words can say
Loving you is who I am
Today and every day
Loving you, loving you

This is our time
Today, tomorrow
And eternity
Love and happiness our tools
The love of you and me

The best thing about it all
Is how I enjoy your good company
I don’t wish for anything more
We’re just cool on every scene

Loving you, loving you
Each and every day
Loving you, loving you
Always in all ways
Loving you, loving you
You save me every day
With your sweet talk and wisdom
It’s always been that way

Three, he said, three who were the ones
Who lasted throughout time
Three who were his love
Ones he thought of each day
In moments of repose
They would last forever in his heart
That’s how his story goes

There’s a story of course why each romance ended
It was always his fault as he now does see
He should have known better, done more
Now he rues the days when he should have acted differently

He’s still in touch with each of them
Which is a form of good
There’s still a connection of sorts
It’s understood there would be no need for these words
But that was back in the day
Before he took the fall
Before his hair turned gray

May yours be the last face I see
And the first one every day
For you’re my rock, my dream who
Makes sure everything’s better than OK

It’s my meditation, my mantra, my wish
For my star, my everything and so much more than that
You’re the best, you know the rest
It’s all that you are

That look that shook me to my core
Such taste and style
The genuine kindness that you show to all
And while I’m explaining just how great you are
Let me conclude by saying you
Are loved here and afar

We sure had some fun the past few days
Fun with each other, keeping apace
With the setting, warm sunny rays
Arms wrapped around each other
Dazed at the wonder, the beauty,
The mystery of love
Amazed that our romance is still going strong

We’re happy being happy,
That’s what life’s about
Happy just being about
Taking it in, giving it back
In it to win it
No way to slack
Just a good time
Just kicking back

It only gets better
Like a good old song
The verse gets you going
Then comes a chorus so strong
You can’t help yourself
You must sing along

From a bachelor in paradise
Once so lonely inside
I’ve graduated to
A life with pure love
One I can’t hide
Daily renewed
That’s why I smile
Here’s to my lady
Who makes it all worthwhile

It’s my only chance to see her
I’m not afraid to die, then go to heaven
I was with her for 56 years
She’s been gone a dozen years
I miss my wife, dear Nell
She was my best friend
She still is, I know she
Watches over me, understand
We had a bond so strong
We didn’t need to talk
We sure got along
If only she hadn’t smoked
We both lost to that
If only, it left me lonely
We had such a blast
Just living day to day
One fun family
Me and her, just me and her
That’s all we did need
So, no, I’m not afraid to die
For when that someday comes
I’ll rejoin her in a peaceful place
And be with my darling one

Tender, oh so tender
How you are to me
Tender, so tender
So good, so dear, so sweet

Happy we go lucky
Solid, how we stay
Together and forever
Through dark and sunny days

These are times of peace and glory
Thankfulness and praise
Of understanding
Forgiveness and grace
And through it all are you and me
Two for the road of life
Feathers in a breeze

He stood in front of the apartment
Staring at her floor above
He wanted to see her so badly
So much was he in love
Tantalized, he fantasized
What their life would be
It was as close as he would ever get
In the land of make-believe

That was many years ago
Yes, he has moved on
But some days he still passes by that place
As early as dawn
And he remembers, and softly says to himself
“How happy were those days,
When we took the chance on our brave romance,”
Then he sighs and goes on his way

Lost love, sad love
Better than none at all
He still loves her so very much
He gave his all

He will always feel this way
One of these days he hopes to see her again
Still his one which makes him so lonely
God bless her, Amen.

All those years before you, before us
Are why I get senti over you
Why I make a fuss
My years of longing are gone
For finally I found you
I miss you when you’re not near
I treasure what we have
I'm utterly sincere
Such sass with class
It only took a moment
To fall in love
Second date I knew

It’s been a long time coming
Me and you
A long time, a long time

Just because I'm with another
That doesn't mean I don't love you anymore
This is a private display of affection
That's what songs are for

Things don't always work out the way you want
I will always treasure the time we had
We hit it off right away
We couldn't avoid the inevitable
We were on our way
So full of hope and promise
But not meant to be

Now the shade of time
Colors our sweet, fragrant memory
I can taste but not touch you
From our past I cannot flee
Hopeless and helpless
Gone from each other you and me
In a love that lasts forever
I'm the shore, you are the sea

Night in the city awaits
After light from the day
Wandering about
I'm finding my way
Some people are pushy
That’s OK
Adventure awaits
I will react at the right time and place
That’s a natural fact
I'm at ease but alert
I got my own back
When darkness arrives
I head into it
Alone in the masses
Most of us fitting in
I like the action that comes with the night
Elusive my quarry, but my attitude conducive to it all turning out right
With no expectations, I put up no fight
I roll with the waves, take in the sights
It is night in the city
Adventure awaits

The children's choir serenades us at the church where for dear Stella
      we pray
Our dear one has gone to heaven
While on earth we stay
I can't help feeling sad
At hearing Ave Maria
So pure, puts me in a state hopefully near to grace
The ceremony begins, attendance is at overflow
Here's a soprano, my heart beats so
It's the feelings that are aroused
Melancholy, out they roll
We come together to understand
That death will not prevent us from carrying on
Until it's time the children's choir will sing for us
Oh, it's coming
Hopefully, a new dawn

The tears I can't stop
They fall from heaven
She left the best of her in each one of us
You can see it in the smiles on the faces of the children

I’m filing this report from somewhere in the air
I take a moment to reflect how very much I care
For her, my goddess, who burnishes my life
With such love and affection
Who saved my life from being dreary
Who gives me the gumption to go
To do, to think, to act, the say-so
The beginning, the end
My raison d’etre
My sine qua non
My sweet pet

She sits next to me, bemused at her man
Still so besotted with her, I am
Beside myself, she loves me so
As I report from the skies above
All systems are go

It’s emotion, my business
I sing songs
Mostly about love
My job is to move the audience
To smiles or a tear
Make people snuggle up
Hold hands, disappear
Into a state of kindness and grace
I try to bring joy to each happy face

What about me?
Well, I’m just like you
I’m a fan of many
Those who croon
Who give life meaning
Who nurture the soul
When I need to dig deep
It’s where I go

So when I hear a special song
I smile and sigh, and find in my eyes
Condensation, a misty memory
That takes me back and aback
At the feeling that comes over me
When music entertains the heart
And yet again, emotion conquers me

I've had a good life without you
You are a true love
One from the heart
My lasting because

I have a good wife,
She owns my heart
You've got your man
You will never part

We once had a great future
That's in the past
But I'll always love you
Such soul, sass and class
Lost love
I'm a member of your fan club
I'm not the only one
You're a legend of love
As to ours, we both won

I've had a good life without you
There's no rancor in me
Just happy thoughts
Of how we used to be

She keeps me up late at night
That's just fine
Cookies and kisses
Mine all mine
Chatter that matters
I get the inside story
How we share
Mutual admiration
Falling off a log
It's so easy to love her
Building rapport
There is a God

She gets me up in the morning
Makes my day
Gets me going
Here to stay

He will never get over losing her
Why should he?
She was the best that ever happened to him
He was free back then
The world on a string
With hope and clarity
But it all came crashing down
Take a look
No more fancy-free
He remembers the passion
Her knowing looks
The bonhomie
He's not the same old guy
He lost a piece of his heart
She's not coming back
It's misery

Here is the photo he took of her
It's a study to delight
That winsome smile
The sparkling eyes
Taken when things were right
He's frozen for a moment
Reveling in that time
But memories only go so far
Love can be unkind

He won't get over her
His love will never die
The best is in the past
Hear his lonesome cry

It’s a hot summer love
Three dates it took until the kiss
Meet Rachel and Dov
The secret for them: create some mystery
At the end of a long day, she’s his bourbon
The *** is good, they keep it fun
There’s a lot of laughs
He makes her feel beautiful during down times
It’s passion and push towards the other
When she blinks her lashes at him at night
That always gets him.

Mustangs they are, wild horses who need gentling
Like Firestorm, where it took two hours to get him to walk three feet
         to a post
Dusty Levi’s, chaps and a whole lot of patience is what it takes coax
         these babies into bonding with the wranglers, who are penned
         up too
You see, they’re short-termed, non-violent offenders at this
          minimum security prison in the high desert south of Reno
Which is why they can all relate
Learn to be good citizens and not try to buck the system
Together in the bruising, blazing heat
Building trust, creating camaraderie
Getting to the point you can touch, pet, ride them
Working towards adoption day when the general public
Will trot them off to their new lives
The trainers and the mustangs having learned new skills
The world becoming a better place
Men and their mustangs achieving peace

Time is the thief that stole you away
It’s times like this I reminisce about those days
So tender, so lovely, so fun in so many ways
But time now holds those memories
You’re forever gone to stay
Forever in my heart you shall remain
The all in my always

I return to you now and then
The thought of us, so happy when
We shared our time
There was hope for our love
How it did shine

Now time is the enemy
Each day takes you farther away from me
It goes on, inexorably
But if this is all that is left
I’ll take what I’ve got
For you are the best

Time has taken you away
Farewell my love
It wasn’t supposed to end this way

You can die of hope
Or pain
Or lies
Or determination
Or desperation
In this town
Your chosen profession
Will teach you a lesson
Can let you down
And not so gently
Grit your teeth
It's a long and bumpy road
Some will make it
Some won't
Still, you gotta do it
Live that dream
Before it kills you
But you have to try
Showbiz
Where it's do or die

If it was up to me, I'd forget you
I need to let you go
After that painstaking hello in the bookstore
After our awkward stares
My first real love
My first real heartbreak
I thought I couldn't live without you
Turns out I couldn't live with you
Perfectly flawed, you are
But I can't say that to you
Because we don't talk anymore
One-sided love is never enough
Certainly not for us
I have a folder of your love letters
I can't bear to throw them away
We once kissed underwater
I'll always remember that
I don't resent or regret our relationship
I learned a lot
We loved a lot
Being together is almost always
Better than being alone
I'm home alone with you
If it was up to me, I'd forget you

The stun-gun you are arrested me at dawn
I stopped in my tracks at your radiant liveliness
Inviting me to play
Isn't it great when an unexpected chance encounter
Hitchhikes into your life?
A dream you didn't know you had comes true
We were both at the beach that overcast morn
Strangers gazing at the sea
Watching the white birds walk on the wet sand
You with that smile, playful and inviting
And that white sweater stolen from Marilyn Monroe's memory
I had no choice in this unplanned meet
Sometimes you just know
It was coffee and tea and welcome sympathy
As we were getting to know that maybe
Really maybe ... this could wind up a long show
Here we are now, back where we met
So many years have passed by
Still a good fit, we stop to sit
Share a kiss of fire
Remembering when, remembering how
A chance encounter led to a vow.

Such a long time I waited for someone to love
Somebody somewhere, I was thinking of
I knew she was out there my somebody somewhere
But the world’s a big place and life is not fair
Neither is love, not when you want it to be
You can’t control romance, it’s wait and see
To see if your someone is the somebody
You should be with, you must let it be

We’re not meant to be alone
Everybody knows
Somewhere can mean anywhere
In the end, who knows
What and how and why you will finally meet
The love of your life, so you can be complete

I waited such a long time
I hoped I would meet her
Finally she arrived, now I can assure
You that it will work out, just as it did for me
My somebody is now somewhere
Lying next to me.

Patience, the most important aspect of spying
They teach that a lot
Some are born with it
Can't be bought
Me, well I've gotten better after all these years
I try to have a book I can read
For it's boredom I fear

Hey, you get to see the world
I've been all around
Got stuck in Southeast Asia
Myanmar still astounds
A culture in contrast
So rich and poor
When it comes to human rights
The world doesn't understand

So here I am in Timbuktu
I'm talking literally
This is the life I have chosen
It works fine for me
My spouse comes along
To help me deal with the insanity
Such as finding good drinking water
Poor pitiful her and me

Aw, but we love it
This life in espionage
I help to save the world
The frequent flyer miles are large

Juror number 7 was looking awful good
She like my cross examination of that big galoot
In closing argument I spoke directly to her
She voted for me, I won for sure
Afterwards we met up to celebrate the victory
I had whisky, she tea
I left with her number, she was it for me
After the start of this new matter came discovery
I learned everything about her, documented my interest
Doing so with flowers and consistent empathy
I did my best convincing, hoping she would see
That she should return a favorable verdict
For little old me

She did, we said "I do"
Now we're as happy as two can be
She's also the judge and comprises the jury.

I'm dropping Julia off
I tell myself I'm OK
She's off to college
My little is not so anymore
It's time for her to go on

I say, "I love you sweet baby,"
We both shed a tear
I rebel at the the thought
She will now disappear

The teddy bear and dolls are gone
And carrying her on my shoulder
This is life, I understand
Children must get older

We're all on the journey  
We all have an end
Life's an adventure
To be shared with lovers and friends
You work hard to enjoy your vacation

I'm the perfect example of a man with a dream
Who kept on going in the face of great need
Just kept my head down, pushed myself along
Turned that dirge into a happy song

I love my wife,
I know what I've got, one happy life
Bills that are paid, dinner at 8
In a word, it's all going great.

Bar talk and Bartok in the air set the scene
Astronaut haircut made his move into the next red leather banquette
Missy Jean sat demurely as Mr. On-the-make explained
He was very new in town, just off the plane
He'd been a pilot, assigned to Afghanistan
Now here he was in NYC, trying to fit in
He would appreciate some conversation after all he'd seen
It was good to be back in the States, he said
Some of his compadres, they ended up dead
But that was being morose, so he toasted to life
To making the most of it anywhere, including this bar near Washington Square
He was glad to be there, in the moment, alive
He was was clearly sincere, sans any jive
Clean-cut, neatly dressed, Missy J sighed
For here was a man with a story to tell
And she had the time and interest in what he had to sell
Which was friendship, which could lead to more
Life and love are so random, what was in store?
She was was from Virginia, not long out of school
Working in fashion, in a job that was cool
In search of a future, a new and good day
An auspicious start, it was time to play

He took nothing from nobody--- never
As tough an umpire as they come
Big, boisterous, arrogant
Walking with a strut
"Whatever call you make is only the right call.
Never complain, never apologize," he used to say.
Ken Kaiser may be gone, but his memory will always be in play.
In the off season, his family would tell him to calm down and stop telling them what to do
If you can believe it, before umpiring he was The Hatchet, a professional wrestler, and never won a match.
He was proud that as an umpire he never lost control of a game.
The field was intimidated by him.
Rightly so.

OK, I photograph weddings at City Hall
Done thousands, pays the bills in so many ways
The smiles are so genuine
It's a happy place

I got all kinds of rates for your pocketbook
Hey, you gotta have at least one picture for the memory book
But how about the one I didn't take?
That was the one on my wedding day

She was sitting on a bench at the Marriage Bureau
I asked her if she needed a picture on that special day
She replied, "I'm not getting married, no way"
I gave her my card, just in case

This is a true story, I kid you not
We got together, we tied the knot
Thus, this is a holy place
Holy moley, wholly great
Where true love congregates every day
Just ask me, you know what I'll say

The good times are here
Just like yesterday
Good times, all the time
On display
For we got each other
And it's time to play
You're so delicious
Amazingly cool
With that that cute personality
I just drool
As I fall into your arms
I'm feeling lucky
You are the charm

May I have this dance with you?
How about a hundred thousand more?
What would you think about taking a trip
Into forever, never to quit?

How did I survive without you before?
Such a wretch I was, never to score
Until there was you, until there was us
The good times are here, A-plus

Seeing you gives me shivers
I despair, seeing you with another
I just want to disappear
For I still love you
And I blew it
There's nothing I can do
I'm the king of sorrow
The ****** fool

But I don't say these words
I pretend I'm doing fine
We chat about our lives
I make a little smile
Then I ride off on my bike
Then comes a little tear
I'm not fooling myself
I miss you
And that means everywhere

I can only blame myself
It's too late to make us right
There's a whole conversation going on in my head
I've no more fight
Just resignation at this resolution
Some lucky dog has won your heart and soul
I get a glimpse of your happiness
It takes my all to stay in control

I've lost you, but I can't wait to see you
To wallow, however briefly, in your charms
Knowing I will never again taste your lips
Or have you in my arms

It's a sad situation
As bad as it can get
I still love you
But us you can forget

Jesus forgives
I should too
But I can't right now
Not after what you did
I reckon you used me
Didn't tell me about that Australian dude
Hope you had fun in the Philippines
While I was dreaming of you
Staying celibate
Waiting for you
Yes, Jesus forgives
I should too
Jesus forgives
But he didn't date you

We had a rendezvous with destiny
Or so I thought
We had some very good times
We laughed and talked and made plans
So convinced I was, I bought into you
The beautiful us that never was
That one now I cuss

Bitter, sure, with every right to be
You can't handle the truth
Evidently, which is why I wrote this song
Maybe you'll hear it and admit you were wrong

Anger I feel, mostly hurt
It's been a long time
But hurt is hurt
Hurt I was, hurt I still feel
I still can't forgive
I feel what I feel

Jesus forgives
I should too
Jesus forgives
But he didn't date you

She had hugalong capacity
We'd just go on and on
Two lovers entwined
Enmeshed, just gone
Eternal kisses
Dusk to dawn
Lovers like no others
We became one

The pleasure was ours
So refined
I'm pleased to say this is still my everyday
I took her to be my wife
We're doing just fine, better than all right
Yeah, we got a life

I'm lazing with my baby
Rolling down life's road
She let's me do my thing
There's no overload
I'm allowed to snooze
Kick back and seize the day
With cool reads by Elmore Leonard
I get to say "Aw shucks"
Hang by the pool
Watch some good TV
There's a lotta yucks
Hanging out and hanging on
It's a cool, cool breeze
Self-contained on our yacht
In the pod for we two peas

If you ask me what I'm doing
I'd say nothing much
Don't need shiny shoes
I can wear the scuffs
I'm without inhibition
Inhabiting my world
That means kisses from my baby doll
Best sangria be assured

So catch some rays and tap your feet
Jack Johnson sings away
All about the life we lead
Beach music all the way

Here’s the deal
Here’s the truth
Ladies, listen up
Take some advice from this guy
Be prepared, take a chance
Most of us are awful shy

We’re scared of rejection
Maybe just in awe
Can’t believe you’d go for us
I’m laying down the law
From now on it’s Sadie Hawkins Day
Ask that man to dance
Or for a cup of coffee
Because perchance
You might find Mr. Right
To make up for all those Mr. Wrongs
It’s easy, all you do is try
They’ll fall into your arms

So every day, if you meet someone
Who could float your boat
Give him the opportunity
Let him know there’s hope
That he could maybe fall in love
At least have a good time
Practice ‘til you get it right
You’ll be surprised how easy it is
Try with all your might
It will work out fine

Impossible, implausible
She kissed me
Directly, on the lips, spontaneously
Consistent with my feelings
Surely, this was it
I told her that night
That when it came to forever
Yes, we just might

Do you believe in love at first sight?
Me?, now I do
She and me were meant to be
I got the proof
A random walk into happenstance
Steps that changed my life
A sunny disposition
From this soon to be my wife

Irresistible, kissable, sizzling and bright
Those eyes, that face, those lips
She did fly my kite
I thought I might fall over
In fact, I almost did
Touch me with a feather
Watch me blow my lid
Oh she hit the spot
I fell in love right then and there
Never will it stop
Sometimes life is fair

It's been a frenzy of nuzzling
Perfect and correct
Exactly what you want in life
We're neck in neck with sweet nothings
In perfect harmony
Especially when I kiss her back
When she kisses me

Mama said "You'll know."
She was right
There was someone meant for me
When it was right, I would know who was the one

I used to stand on the shore
Wondering where or when
Once I thought I knew
But she was just a friend

I thought time would pass me by
Life is like the wind
It goes and flows and can't be stopped
Each day different

But it's all the same when there is no one
To share a love together
I like spending time alone, but not every day!
And so it was for so long
Me, myself and I
Until the day my someone appeared
I can't deny

That I love her, that I know she is the one
Mom was right, I just knew
No more on the run
I knew then, I still do
Love is surely fun

Today is the day
All over again
A day we remember
When my best friend
Told the world that truth
A new couple was formed
Cin and Nev were joined arm in arm
This day is more than our anniversary
It's another joyous day of her and me
Like so many others sure to occur
As we stand by each other
Steadfast and strong
We are so happy
That says it all
Me and the Baby Doll
We both stand tall

I remember when and how you ****** me over
It was a long time ago
I’m still seething
Won’t let it go
Wish I could exact revenge
The Monte Cristo way
But I guess I’ll just do it in my mind
And in my own way
I know that I’ve done better than you in many ways
You’re fat now
Karma, some might say
Then there’s that so many consider you a boor
As to you, I’ve shut the door

Still, there you were and there was me
I was polite
I even shook your hand that suffers from carpal tunnel malady
But there was nothing else to say
What you did was long ago
What would I have gotten out of lambasting you?
Anyway, I keep inside the pain you caused me then
That I do not to anyone show

I don’t wish you well
Let’s leave it at that
You got me good a long while back
Still angry am I, but it’s under my hat

I know what’s come over me
Yes, I know it’s true
I know what’s come over me
Yes, it is you
You, who changed my life
You, my living dream
You’re really the bomb
You always make the scene
I could go on and on

Life is very simple when sliced to the core
We all just need a love
That is how success you score
There’s really nothing more
It’s love and kindness
That’s what we have
What living is for

So, dear one, we shall carry on
Dance our days away
Entwined in each other’s arms
Always shall we say
How happy we are
How lucky every day
For that is what has come over me
Ever since you came my way

It all came together when we got together
You are my morning sun
A breath of fresh air
That gets me prepared
To face each newborn day
Such a smoothie you are
Such a pretty face
Oh, the bonhomie
As we rise with delight
It will all be all right
As it already has and forever will be

Beyond the heart and into the soul
You run with me
Are we in love?
Yes, it's out of control
Pleasing as can be
I've fully accepted
That you intercepted
Me from falling apart
From your tasty treats
To everything in between
You make me complete
And that's just the start

So, in conclusion
Thanks for the fusion
We go on with such energy
For it all came together when we got together
As everyone can see

I'm so very lonely
It's nobody's fault but hers
I wish there was someone else to blame
But no, I'm cursed
Looking back, looking down
Nothing I can do
She got me good
It's all bad
That's what's so very new

Should I have taken the chance on love?
Of course, there's no other way
And so of course I leapt
With all my courage into the fray
At first, it was OK
She seemed to like my quips
The bike rides along the bay
The bluebonnets I would bring her
Our life was a bouquet
An aphrodisiac
Up until that day
She pulled me aside
Then held my hand
Said it had been nice
But she was on her way

It was good while it lasted
But for now I'm just blasted
Blown into smithereens
My hopes are dashed
I'm afraid I've crashed
Yes, I'm squeezed with no ego
Everything's so-so
Down with a no-go
Ever since her say-so
Coming apart at the seams

And it's nobody's fault but hers