I remember that long autumn night,
The golden leaves glistening by the fire
The way you held my hand - with might!
Yet your gentleness was all I could admire
Your chestnut coloured eyes, dancing
Along with me, a twirl, and a spin
The sound of the drums followed our lead
The fire cooler than the love burning within
You promised your heart, and asked for no more
And I took it for granted, you being a space
Throwing your roses, ending your calls
But planting small kisses on your tender face
I never knew I was doing a wrong
But now I'm more bitter than the unsweetened coffee
We drank on the porch in late October
But now it's just a vague, faded memory
I'd never seen you cry before
Until that dreaded day
I crushed your spirit, broke your strings
And asked you not to stay
I asked you to go away...
