ALWAYS THERE
You were there as a lover
now here as a friend
devoted from the start
faithful through to the end.
No kinder soul could be
I know that to be true.
Just one glance, I knew
I'd forever love you.
Our timing was ever so bad
from the start.
I came packaged complete
with broken heart.
You had this nightmare,
in a world of your own
but went with me thru hell,
I never stood alone.
But all your suffering,
been how many years?
I finally let you go
for you,
but we've both
shed many tears.
An earlier time
and we'd have been fine
but we never stood a chance.
No lack of love nor loyalty
but robbed of our shot
at life's dance.
Here you stand today
lovin me to the end
and me lovin you.
You say never give up
will be ok.
Those who love you
will see you though.
We felt rare love
and still do
but I had to end your pain.
Only hoping
even as I did
that someday we'd try
again.
RRE © 4-4-01
