Here is a new one I wrote. rather rough, needs some sparkle still...
While this old city is under stars
I lie awake, wonder where you are
Fire dances with the old north wind
Took my chances on you again
The years have been so kind to you
Don’t know what my life’s coming to
While I rode those empty railways
You went and chased your own freeways
Now here I am, waiting for you
Find some new place worth running to
I fight my darkness, don’t know how
To find your light and settle down
You know my secrets, like a child
You’re a stray flower, growing wild
While this old city is under stars
I lie awake wonder where you are
Gentle breeze in the morning sun
Awakens me, the dark is done
I call out for you, no one there
Searching for you is such a dare
Think I saw you in pouring rain
Evening storms that we can’t explain
You take my hand, lead me on home
I take the wheel, still have to roam
Now here I am, waiting for you
Find some new place worth running to
I fight my darkness, don’t know how
To find your light and settle down
You know my secrets, like a child
You’re a stray flower, growing wild
While this old city is under stars
I lie awake wonder where you are
copyright July 7, 2019, Beth Sutton