Faded Rose

 
tender emotions well inside me
honesty in presentation my heart swells
tears form, I hide them inside, you never see them
you only see the glare of pain
it touches the hurt spots, that make me afraid of losing

a family of generations
attached to me, each in a unique way
my understanding shaken I stood alone
I didn't see the tears in your eyes
my eyes shone too brightly
then diminished in the light that glittered more than me

my Delta Dawn was a faded rose
divinely flavored with sorrow
you sup at God's breast
and I embrace your hardness
penetrating faith, making God jealous

on my altar of truth
was guile tumbling from lips
telling you to get away
run while there is time
for me, it's too late

I'm in love with a sentinal of ardor and heart
so deeply attached that I've committed my soul
I would follow you to the realm of illusion

Father, I know you
this is your match
I've obeyed your orders
and lost my will to fight, the loss of self