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On My Knees

Silently, a teardrop streaks
And falls on her suitcase
Quietly, I turn to see
A broken heart, there on her face

Patiently, she looks at me
As if she needs to hear
Anything, just anything...
To make over...easier

Finally, the silence speaks
That dreaded word...goodbye
Instantly, oh I can see
Leaving...in her eyes

Hopefully, the heart in me
Is begging me to say
Anything, just anything
To make her want to stay

I'm on my knees, just look at me
My pride's thrown out the door
A part of me, the heart of me
Her final walk across the floor

Her mind's made up, my words won't come
I can't pretend that I don't care
I'm on my knees, down on my knees
But I haven't got a prayer

I'm on my knees, still on my knees
But I haven't got a prayer

Written by Chuck Melugin

Copyright © Chuck Melugin | Year Posted 2017

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John Hamilton Date: 8/3/2017 11:29:00 AM This lyric is sooo good Chuck, I just discovered your lyrics, I thought I was the only one, you definitely have a talent for songwriting, do you write the music too! I give this one an A for awesome! Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 8/4/2017 11:47:00 AM Thanks so very much, John. We have songwriting in common. I can't get away from it. Muse can be a pain in the butt or an Angel on the shoulder......kinda like life. My best to you, chuck

Vladislav Raven Date: 5/25/2017 7:23:00 PM Hi Chuck, another excellent Lyric my friend. The emotion in your words does touch the heart so easily. The words play on the readers heartstrings. One can easily picture the scene through your emotional words. A tear to fall as the end comes. Your words truly sing my friend. This has to be a seven and a fave Chuck. I love the cont of this piece. Your Friend always....Mike. Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 5/25/2017 8:43:00 PM Thanks so much Mike. I stand in awe of your review. Please accept my heartfelt appreciation for your kind words and most of all, for your friendship. My best to you and yours, chuck

Carole Duet Date: 3/25/2017 5:32:00 PM Hey Chuck! I read your reply and I see what you mean...i.e. not using 'leaving' twice. However, how about using the word, 'going', instead of 'over'? It just seems to me it would make more sense. Just my opinion though. It's still a great poem either way. Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 3/26/2017 9:04:00 AM Thank you Carole. I like "going". I also thought about, " to make heartbreak.....easier. What do you think?

D.W. Rodgers Date: 3/22/2017 8:04:00 PM This rings true, well sung. Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 3/26/2017 8:58:00 AM Thank you Dave, I sure appreciate it! My best to you, chuck

Carole Duet Date: 3/18/2017 12:36:00 AM This is really good, Chuck. I like it a lot but I have a suggestion: In the 2nd verse, last line...what about changing the word "over" to "leaving". It seems to me it would still be a great song with that small change. It's so sad and so many people could relate to it. Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 3/18/2017 8:32:00 AM Carole, Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. Your point is well taken. I had used "leaving" in the following stanza. Maybe it would work well in both. I so appreciate your input and wish you the best, chuck

Joanna Daniel Date: 3/7/2017 8:54:00 AM Touching lyric, Chuck:) Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 3/7/2017 12:12:00 PM Thanks, Jo. It is a lyric to a song I wrote several years ago. My best to you, chuck

John Herlihy Date: 2/3/2017 3:15:00 AM A very touching, heart-felt poem, yes, enough to bring one to one's knees. JH Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 2/3/2017 8:31:00 AM Thank You John. I appreciate those words. My best to you, chuck

Eve Roper Date: 2/2/2017 10:04:00 AM Beautiful lyric all I can say is WOW! Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 2/2/2017 10:28:00 AM Thanks so much Eve. Your comment is greatly appreciated! My best to you, chuck

Richard Lamoureux Date: 1/27/2017 9:03:00 AM The last sixth stanza and last two lines are so perfect and fraught with emotions. A perfect conclusion to a masterful write. Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 1/27/2017 11:37:00 AM Wow! Thanks so much Richard, Those words, coming from you just made my day!! My best to you, chuck

Akkina Downing Date: 1/26/2017 11:14:00 AM Silent teardrop for this deep heartfelt piece. Beautifully written, I love it... Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 1/26/2017 12:26:00 PM Thanks so much Akkina for the wonderful comment! My best to you. chuck

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 1/23/2017 6:32:00 AM Wow, Chuck, this is so moving, you've beautifully touched that place we all have been.....this should be a song! Beautiful! Login to Reply

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 1/23/2017 6:32:00 AM Wow, Chuck, this is so moving, you've beautifully touched that place we all have been.....this should be a song! Beautiful! Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 1/24/2017 11:54:00 PM Thanks Paulette, I appreciate your response, my best, chuck

Adeniji Toluwalope Gideon Date: 1/23/2017 6:27:00 AM Great emotional poem! Well crafted, Chuck. Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 1/24/2017 11:52:00 PM Thank you so much Adeniji. My best, chuck

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/21/2017 5:00:00 AM When it's over, it's over. I can relate. Raw and real Chuck. Very moving! 7 ; ) Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 1/21/2017 8:25:00 AM Thanks, Connie I so appreciate your comment my friend! Best to you, chuck

Paul Callus Date: 1/20/2017 12:39:00 PM These lovely, sad lyrical words are already worthy of a suitable prayer, Chuck. A final goodbye can be so painful! // paul Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 1/20/2017 5:31:00 PM Thanks Paul I appreciate your words. My best to you, chuck

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/19/2017 9:31:00 PM very sad one. I love how you repeated the ending part. It really drives the point home!! Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 1/19/2017 10:24:00 PM Thanks very much, Andrea. My best to you. Chuck

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/19/2017 4:56:00 PM Sentimentally powerful and beautiful dear, Chuck! Wonderfully written! Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 1/19/2017 5:08:00 PM Thank you Demetrios. I so appreciate your words. My best to you, Chuck

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/19/2017 1:59:00 PM - A beautiful and touching poem, Chuck - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 1/19/2017 5:05:00 PM Thanks so much Anne-Lise! Stay warm in Norway! My best to you. Chuck

Tim Smith Date: 1/18/2017 5:44:00 PM Excellent write Chuck...very smooth Login to Reply Chuck Melugin Date: 1/18/2017 8:16:00 PM Thanks Tim Your comments are appreciated. Chuck