DOWN BY THE WILLOWS

You know… 

I really thought that I would die when you did

And a broken heart from love is not the same

You can always put behind you bad decisions

But to never hear your voice or call your name…

~~~*Chorus*~~~

I can’t do this

Sometimes when I’m alone

And think about you

I don’t care if I live on

And then the sun shines

Or a fragrant wind blows

I look for you

Down by the willows

~~*~~

Your Mother came to stay the day they told us

In her eyes…the reflection of my pain

We've shared our special memories of you

But my sweetest ones I’ll never share again

~~~*Chorus*~~~

I can’t do this

Sometimes when I’m alone

And think about you

I don’t care if I live on

And then the sun shines

Or a fragrant wind blows

I look for you

Down by the willows

~~*~~

Charlie called to see how I was doing

When he said your name I hung up the phone

Then cried because I know I can’t blame Charlie

                    I should be thankful that he made it home                         But…

~~~*Chorus*~~~

I can't do this

Sometimes when I'm alone

And think about you

I don't care if I live on

And then the sun shines

Or a fragrant wind blows

I look for you

Down by the willows

~~*~~

Today I laughed at some kids, down by the river

They were trying to sneak a kiss, while with their Moms

It was such a new emotion for me

On the river's edge, I made my peace with God

~~~*Final Chorus*~~~

I can do this

Just close my eyes and breathe

I think about you

All that you would want for me

And then the sun shines

My heart already knows

You are with me

Down by the willows

 ~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com

 Copyright © 2012