Hard Light

What can I do
I look for you
I lose my way again
The sheets are damp
The darkness spreads like a stain on the bed
I walk the floor
I close the door
I lock myself up again
I find a way to get along for one more day

I'll forgive you and I'll forget you

Outside a car alarm is wailing incessantly
Someone is slumped against the stairs looking up at me
The sirens call, I hit the wall
I tie myself down again
I want to fly away

I'll forgive you and I'll forget you

The silent birds observe as the traffic light changes idly
I wait for the street machine to sweep you back inside me

I'll forgive you and I'll forget you

I jerk awake from the distant isle of sleep
Dawn cracks, there's a hard light in place of your dreaming face
I thought you'd always be here
I thought I'd always have you near