Thirteen Days

THIRTEEN DAYS Sleepless in a highway room Shadows cross the moon Memory has me bound With souvenirs from higher ground I can’t erase your smile Days without you make me say I’m done and should fade away The universe is in near collapse I’m counting days, sorting through facts These things take a while I can’t erase your smile You’re a gentle spirit out of time Paradox is at the finish line I admit we played a role Part-time lovers seeking full control I can’t erase your smile It’s been thirteen days Thirteen days Thirteen days The loom of comfort is hard to weave My hands wear out from fatigue You hide in evening gowns I swore you off but couldn’t leave the grounds These things take a while I can’t erase your smile No pillow to scream S.O.S There’s one more thing I must confess On the thirteenth day, love left a mark I see it now but I’m living in the dark I can’t erase your smile