New Year's Blues

Yes I am fragile This storm might blow me away Hold me with care,my lover I may break in your arms Or maybe its true That I'm already broken Sometimes it seems That you don't understand me That you're blind to the true colors That dwell under my dress and make-up Black and blue All bruised up As the boy sang his songs of sorrow You said that they were only meant For the ears Of the lost Of the lonely Of all the people who weep In dark corners Well, honey, that's me The lady that sways her hips To the blues These tears aren't for the words That were spoken against me These tears are ancient And continue to fall For a lifetime.