SINCE YOU WENT AWAY

SINCE YOU WENT AWAY

I can't hear the music that dances in my ears.

I can't focus on life through all the tears.

I can't see the moon that comes at the end of the day.

I can't hold you in my arms . . . since you went away.

I can't taste the sweetness of the honey from the bees.

I can't feel the breeze that rustles through the leaves.

I can't smell the flowers that bloom in May.

I can't kiss your lips . . . since you went away.

I can't love again; I can't seem to make that leap.

I can't stop thinking about having you to keep.

I can't talk; I just have nothing left to say.

I can't whisper sweet nothings in your ear . . . since you went away.

I can't understand the words written on the wall.

I can't walk without feeling like I'm going to fall.

I can't deal with my life so every day I have to pray.

I can't hold your hand . . . since you went away.

I can't see the rhyme for the reason or the reason for the rhyme.

I can't find the logic for all the things that rattle in my mind.

I can't think about losing you, I wanted you to stay.

I can't run my fingers through your hair . . . since you went away.

I can't breathe, it's like there is no oxygen in the air.

I can't think; I have thoughts that I cannot share.

I can't say those words of love anymore, but there were no clichés.

I can't feel your touch anymore . . . since you went away.

I can't sing; the song has lost its tune.

I can't dream, I will always wake up too soon.

I can't get into the game of love; I just don't want to play.

I can't see your smile . . . since you went away.

I can't drink; it makes my head feel light.

I can't eat, there's food but I can't take a bite.

I can't see the sunset; it has lost its beautiful array.

I can't get past the memories of what we had . . . since you went away.

STANLEY HENDRIX

6/22/10

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