Just Once

Clinging to fragments of memories, I search for love here and there, Walking the shores of eternal hope, But I sink in the sea of despair Just once, let me hear love speaking In a language known to no ear; Only love and I will understand And I'll thrill to the words that I hear Just once, to walk in love's footsteps, Just once, not to feel the need; Just once, let me wake in the arms of love, And do not blame me for my greed There's nothing here now but darkness, A darkness no morning can tame; Candles of regret rendered useless, Love being the eternal flame Then bring on the night and the silence, I welcome what most of you dread; The darkened chamber of solace, Laying on top, a rose of deep red Wrapped in flowers of surrender, I'm dressed for this final repose; A rosary of tears for my necklace..... Now let this day come to a close