With out ___

In the quiet hours, I lie awake,

Trapped in shadows my choices make,

I should've tied my heart to you,

Stayed loyal, and seen things through.

Driving through memories late at night,

Random talks beneath starlit skies,

I miss those dreams, those whispered songs,

I knew I was right, then chose the wrong.

Oh, in my heart you linger,

Your voice, a song, soft as a whisper,

In your forgiveness, I place my hope,

For in your absence, it's hard to cope.

I remember birds of prey we'd learn,

In your world where dreams and passions churn,

Should've noticed your silent cries,

Held you close, dried your tearful eyes.

Mistakes turned monsters, I became,

But truth confessed can't dull the pain,

Not asking for another chance,

Just to be seen in a different stance.

Oh, in my heart you linger,

Your voice, a song, soft as a whisper,

In your forgiveness, I place my hope,

For in your absence, it's hard to cope.

Everything for you, I'd undo,

Live in regret, feeling hearts anew,

Hope you find what makes you smile,

And think of me, once in a while.

Oh in my heart you linger,

Your voice, a song, soft as a whisper,

In your forgiveness, I place my hope,

For in your absence, it's hard to cope.