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The Picture
That smiling face haunts me framed by its prison of wood and glass
Your eyes once sparkled like diamonds in a pool of green
Now frozen in a lifeless state
The pain of looking at you when I don't know if I'll ever see you
Again is an unbearable burden
You chose to turn away and walk out that door
Even as I screamed your name the roar of an engine was the only response
Years slip by without a word and still I sit and wait
A single picture on a table is all that's left of you
Except for in my memories where you thrive and grow
As if you never left me
This little images helps keep you near, Keeps me wishing for your return
My shattered heart can't take much more there's a tightening in my throat
These eyes can't cry more tears they're finally dry after all these years
I clutch this picture to my chest and lie down to rest
My breath is slowly lessening
I reminisce about our last meeting all the hateful words said
Now with shallow breathing I vow to make this goodby different from the last
Bringing your picture to my lips I whisper I love you
A final breath escapes me leaving me empty and cold
This broken heart no longer is broken anymore
