Midnight's Come and Gone

You think, I'm sorry darlin', works every time
So, you keep on lying and trying 
To fool me, with your touch
These days, that really doesn't mean so much
Midnight's, come and gone
Some nights alone, are just too long..
Well, I'm gonna miss ya, when you're wrong

Those blue eyes, that once were so captivating
Now, reflect another shade of green
The smiles, once so satisfying
Aren't worth my heart dying....

I'm gonna miss ya, when you're wrong
No more, our favorite song
This time, midnight's come and gone
Some nights alone, are just too long..
Well, I'm gonna miss ya when you're wrong

You let a good thing slip away
For a fast and young, yesterday
Gone, all those trusting, faithful years
No more wasted, lonely tears

Just like some old country song...
Where, I'm sorry darlin', works every time..

But midnight's, come and gone
Some nights alone, are just too long..
Well, I'm gonna miss ya, when you're wrong....

Too many, nights alone..
Now darlin', I'm goin' home....

©Donna Jones, 7-13-2013, Song Lyrics Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Flannery Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 1:30 PM
Amazing Donna! Enjoyed so much but for the pain it brought to my heart. As sweet as love can be it can soon leave a bitter taste. Life is rarely fair, but hang in there. For the beauty is in the surviving. Take Care Donna.
Duncan Avatar
August 13, 2013 at 2:11 PM
very nice poem Donna,,, I wrote one on this order, though I can't think of the name. I will tell you if I do. Thank you for the very nice complement on my Contradictions ;}
Bickerstaffe Avatar
August 7, 2013 at 6:37 PM
Fabulous lyrics, Donna! I especially love your fourth stanza. Well done!! Best wishes, Keith
Jones Avatar
August 8, 2013 at 6:56 PM
Good to see you Keith....thank you....
Ryerson Avatar
July 27, 2013 at 7:49 PM
Just dropping in to say hello to one of my fave poets and to also thank you for your very touching Soup Mail reply...You are a VERY classy lady - Tim
Jones Avatar
August 8, 2013 at 6:54 PM
Back at ya Tim .....thanks!
Johnson Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 9:20 AM
Who knows why we live like this. So foolishly a love we miss. We fill with pride from that first kiss. Then those familiar lips begin to hiss.
Jones Avatar
August 8, 2013 at 6:52 PM
Ahhhh alas I don't know.....thanks for stopping
A  Avatar
July 18, 2013 at 10:51 PM
Donna, , Anne, has nice taste ..... congrats with your Song Lyrics entry... love~ SKAT
Jones Avatar
August 8, 2013 at 6:45 PM
Thanks Skat.....
Ellison Avatar
July 16, 2013 at 6:03 AM
I knew you were special from your very first poem! You continue to prove it every day! Big huggeroonies, Jack xoxox
Jones Avatar
July 16, 2013 at 7:33 AM
Aaahhhhhh....thanks Jack...its because of people like you I stick around and even try...:-)
Ryerson Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 1:39 PM
I can hear Patty Loveless or Reba singing this song right now...A real beauty Donna and congratulations! - Tim
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:30 PM
I'm blushing Tim..thanks...
Gildersleeve Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 10:04 AM
Donna congratulations on your emotionally felt lyric. A well deserve win. Warm Smiles, Connie
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:31 PM
Thanks so much Connie..
Onclaud Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:41 AM
how did miss this melodious, tender song?.. it made my heart throb and it was no surprise this won, donns... sweet congrats on your fascinating win!..:) huggs
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:32 PM
Thanks very much nette...:-)
Gasun Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 8:58 AM
Hi, my dear friend Donna! My big big hearty congratulations as well on your fabulous win! You're not only a great poet but a great song writer as well. I love this so much! Thanks a lot for sharing & your precious tim visiting my poems & your inspiring comments. I'm so sorry if my expression of gratitude comes late 'cuz I was so busy this past few days. Again, thanks a lot & big congrats w/ big hugs! love lots, Leonora soupmail
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:34 PM
Thanks Leonora..I've Been. Soooooo busy tooooo..
Dietrich Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 8:12 AM
wow, what placement did you get? I hope a high one. This was really nicely done. Very country to me. Is that how you heard it in your mind? oh, and big congrats.
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:35 PM
Hey Andrea....yeah.....old country....thanks!
Situation Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 7:45 AM
i rarely say this. i liked this one. this compliment is not fake. T.S.
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:36 PM
This mean a lot....treasured.....
Kearley Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 7:34 PM
O such a sad song...Jeepers! Congrats on the win with this beauty. :o)
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:36 PM
Thanks Dan
A   Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 5:55 PM
Donna, enjoyed your winning poem, in the lyric poem contest.... always *LINDA
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:37 PM
Always appreciate your time Linda, thanks...
Thomas Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 2:29 PM
Hi Donna ....congratulations!!! I love these lyrics, they are so real & relatable....really enjoyed!!!:) cherie...
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:39 PM
Hey thanks Cherie.....making an old lady smile.
Devnath  Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Beautiful imagination worded in to beautiful poem, Congrats on your win. Loved always, bl
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:39 PM
Thanks bl
May Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 9:58 AM
congrats on a fine win Donna
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:40 PM
Hi Joseph! Thanks..
Poet Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 9:54 AM
Great poetry by you Donna.Love it.
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:41 PM
Means a lot Kash..thanks.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 8:10 AM
So glad to see you in the mix, I enjoyed reading your winning poem again. A well deserved win.
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:41 PM
Thanks Richard.....you too...
Sivey Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 12:07 AM
This is a tremendous write my friend! I truly loved reading this awesome and delightful poem this evening! What a powerful lyrical piece you have written, Great Work!! PS my family were in a major car accident a couple of nights ago! We have been dealing with injuries of the crash, though not severe! It is amazing that the injuries were so minimal, it's because the airbags saved their lives! In case I don't comment on your poetry for a few days you know why! I'm behind...Thanks!
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM
Thanks Russell.you just take care now...
Tacito Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 8:58 PM
Oh my GOODNESS!! This was fantastic! So much fight & passion in these lines! A war within heart. Wonderful job!
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:43 PM
Nice of you Drake.thanks so much
Jordan Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Nice work! I'd really like to hear the music that goes with it... Jack
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:44 PM
Thanks Jack....two step rhythm...
Gabriella Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 8:34 PM
Very nice well written write!
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 9:45 PM
Very sweet April, thanks
Lamoureux Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 5:48 PM
great Job! Love it!
Jones Avatar
July 13, 2013 at 8:08 PM
Hey thanks Richard....think I've listened to too many beer drinking she left me hank Williams honky tonk songs...:-)
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