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
