Just Can’t Cry These Tears Away

Copyright 2008 Michael S. Hysinger

michael@hysingermusic.com

Sitting alone at the river’s edge – cool, dark water covers my feet

Last night brought me a thousand tears – trying to cry you out of me

But when I woke this morning – your pillow right beside me

The scent brought up another thousand tears

I just can’t cry – enough of these tears away

To clear a space around the heartache – so I can breathe another day

There’s a hole in my heart – where we used to play

And though I try I just can’t cry these tears away

The note you left said the spark was gone – you needed a lover not a friend

Your heart was cold and it needed warmth – you told me I’d find love again

I listen to the river – As darkness falls around me

My eyes become a waterfall again

I just can’t cry – enough of these tears away

To clear a space around the heartache – so I can breathe another day

There’s a hole in my heart – where we used to play

And though I try I just can’t cry these tears away

Couldn’t see it coming – thought you’d always love me

Closed my eyes as we grew cold inside

I didn’t fill your needs – And now I clearly see

That two must work to keep the fire alive

I just can’t cry – enough of these tears away

To clear a space around the heartache – so I can breathe another day

There’s a hole in my heart – where we used to play

And though I try I just can’t cry these tears away

1/17/2008

                                                                                                                San Antonio/Austin, Texas