A rose on my pillow
A gun at my side
Why does it seem
Like a perfect time to die?
One sweet caress
Such mesmerizing eyes
Single night of passion
Now I say goodbye
Every man has his demons
We all fight alone
I think I lost to mine
A long long time ago
The metal feels so cold
Against my lips bare
The taste of acid on my tongue
I pull the trigger scared
Then the lonely darkness comes...

Why does fate hate me so?
Where did I go wrong?
Can anyone hear me singing
This lonely bitter song
Torn in twain I am
Burning candle at both ends
What I fear:
Being alone again...

all text Copyright Cary Preston Richards, 1999