Sideways

And if they chance to see him Picking flowers for her hair Politely asking questions While remaining unaware (As though they really cared) Smiling as he answers With "yes" and "I'm not sure" He leaves them all with silent shrugs And hurries back to her (As if there were a cure) (From seeing) sideways, sideways Memorizing moments Expressions seem so clear Answers them in voices They never choose to hear (Not daring to come near) Of delicate cold fingers He barely grasps her hand His eyes remaining focused Though life was never planned (And hard to understand) Watching her obscurely The violets in her eyes And though her breath is frozen It's much warmer than their lies (And softer than their cries) With time the only object The feeling stays estranged True the voice has faded Now the face can't see the rain (Forever free of pain) (From seeing) sideways, sideways (Seeing) sideways, sideways