a thousand apologies more will not
make spoken words unheard

cannot use my fingers
as I used to

cannot move my hand
as I used to

cannot use my legs
as I used to

cannot walk the stairs
as I used to

guess I am

getting old

Darling, I look at you
and take you inside me
Now I hide you with love
everywhere inside of me.
I do feel better
just seeing you, my love.

You make me smile
You make me happy.
I feel you more, oh babe!
I will look for a way
to reach your hands.
I pray for that day and wait!

We aren't being so far apart
You always live in my heart
No worries, no more fears
I will wipe away your tears
Babe, I will do, I'll do that.
You know, I love you forever!

You're not lost, just because you didn't  trust today
I see you here, yet your thoughts are drifting away ...
You rake the leaves, with your bare hands,
You try to see, where your future stands.

You're not lost,  just because you need a break,
I see you smile, while trying to hide your heartache
You collect the dirt, under your fingernails,
As you walk barefoot and cover your trails.

I still see you, underneath the falling leaves,
I hear your voice say "thank you"  and "please"
I see your true smile, glowing in your eyes,
You're the only reason, my soul survives.