The River

I went down to the river I found a dark, deep hole I looked beneath the water And there I saw my soul My demons they surrounded me I kept them locked inside Anticipating their next move Lest they should see me die The emptiness within me Like the water cold and black I've bottled all my pain inside Many knives have pierced my back I feel my heartbeat fading One river left to cross A deadly blade pierced my chest The battle I have lost This war for me is over No worries left to bear I've gone to meet my maker I'll see you once more there Please lay me near the river Underneath the big oak tree And as the sun sets every eve I hope you'll think of me