Slowly Burn

I held September in such regard
Until I spent the afternoon walking today
And I saw all the people finely dressed
Putting flowers in her yard
In preparation for her wedding day

So I buried my face in my old jacket
And I turned and walked away
Hoping to go unnoticed as a cloud
Then singing behind me and I heard my name
And I told myself to smile through my pain

She said its good to see you on this lovely day
Won't you come and join us in the sun
I politely refused and pulled an excuse
As I saw him headed my way
Because his out stretched hand I so wanted to refuse

This is all too much for me I must admit
And I began to slowly turn away
That's when I felt the Angel softly touch my hardened cheek
She said oh dear friend why must you act this way
I struggled for the courage to speak

I am not sure what it is you think of me
But to love I am no amateur
So when you share your vows with him know this
That those words spoken by your own two lips
Are to me a lovers curse

So common with the leaves of this season
I too will slowly burn
So common with the leaves of this season
I too will slowly burn

I Want It All Back

I remember skipping stones
And how that was our retreat
Or when we needed to travel
We were proud of the dust on our feet
And with a Levi blanket
The stars watched as we'd sleep

All the answers were simple
Our minds were clear
And now, it seems
There is a world between me and you
My dear

We would count smiling faces
And count their paces
As they all staggered
From beer to beer

Our nights were forever
And morning was just a word
We were young and clever
Worry was something not heard

Now I remember you had your blue dress on
And pretending we were royalty for just this once
Singing songs on my guitar from the front lawn
Give me one reason this night cant go on and on


Now I want it all back