Passing the Lonely Night

(Lyric Contest Entry) I pretended to be sleeping, .... through long hours of the night I could hear your quiet breathing, .... in the early morning light Empty words we never said, just the rustle of the bed I pretended to be sleeping, and hushed my silent weeping Knowing you were close, beside me,...pretending something, too Our nights come dark and lonely, Nights cold as two hearts grieving Exhausted love, that cannot sleep A worn out love that we can't keep A love that's running out of breath Is brushing death too soon... I pretended to be sleeping, but could hear our two hearts beating.... I lie awake with anxious waiting...just to hear your footsteps leaving A branch against the window glass, is scratching to come in As if to pry,........the words, "goodbye",..........still waiting to begin.... A love that's running out of air...is breathless in the wind I pretended to be sleeping, I hear the small clock ticking The hour hand has swung around, a new day lost before it's found It has gone too far to turn around A love that's running out of breath Is coming to an end..... I pretended to be sleeping But, I can't ignore the sunrise The day arrives, without disguise I must face it now, and ask it why? You turn your back, as if to hide Pretending something too.... __________________ Fictional poem for song lyrics