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SPLINTER IN THE HEART


I take your picture from the box
And rest it in my weary hands
It’s bringing memories to bear
So many what ifs and should haves
Are outweighed by promised tomorrows
 
I’ll make it up to you
I swear
But now I never can
 
I see you everyday in the mirror
And I can hear you even though you’re not there
Because I’ve never seen it more clearer
You’re gone
YOU’RE GONE
But I’m still here
 
Never meant to fail you so bad
I might’ve tried but not enough
Shattered myself to wish you back
But fate it seems to have deaf ears
Or perhaps it never cared at all
 
I’ll make it up to you
I swear
But now I never can
 
I see you everyday in the mirror
And I can hear you even though you’re not there
Because I’ve never seen it more clearer
You’re gone
YOU’RE GONE
But I’m still here
 
The splinter you left behind
Has worked its way deep in my heart
Ever since the day I stood
With our family beside the grave
 
I’ll make it up to you
I swear
But now I never can
 
I see you everyday in the mirror
And I can hear you even though you’re not there
Because I’ve never seen it more clearer
You’re gone
YOU’RE GONE
But I’m still here
 
So many stars in the sky
But I cannot seem to find you
Among so many I’ve lost
So, please, just shine brighter for me
 
 
 
 
 
 
(c)Frank Green 2017

My parents: Jerry Green and Becky Green
 
 
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