Away My Silent Lover - Willis Earl Beal

I just wanted to be

so much better than me

But I lost the talisman

so I could not be free

And the ladies they watch

as I sneer through my scarves

And I smirk mischievously

And imagine they had the hearts

Then I got up and left

And I turned a corner right

Though I could not keep my rent

There were shadows in my sights

As I shuffle through the dark

I was a heading to the park

But I did not become afraid

When I heard he dogs starts to bark

It might have been cold or warm

But I did not seem to care

I was waving my arms

in the aeromatic air

Then I fell to the ground

But I heard a million sounds

There were whistles there were bells

There were screams and exploding shells

I found teeth marks in my thigh

And I started to cry

no longer wanted to try

But I did not ask why

Then your hollow, hollow face

Was emerging from the willow trees

Though I could not see your eyes

I continued to gaze with ease

And away my silent lover

You’re just changing with the grass

Oh so slowly you float

Oh so so gracefully you pass

And I do not see you smile

You don’t talk, you don’t laugh

You’re the Shepard of my sheep

The keeper of my golden calf

And your love is truly true

Mysterious, handsome too

In the wind and in the rain

Never had to be pursued

When I’m cold and in the gutter

I simply shut my eyes so tight

Sitting warm it makes me shudder

And I soon feel alright

And away my silent lover

One day will shall be together

There will remain no contemplation

No more schemes or endeavors

When my heart disintegrates

And my voice is no more

We’ll eternally be mates

From the horizon to the shore

But for now it’s all nostalgia

You’re a cinematic spector

Cast your image from the blinds

By the glow of the old projector

And away my silent lover

And away my silent lover