Gonna Be a Long Night

The blues...
They've got me again
too many coulda beens
even more shoulda beens

too many dying
too many dead
too many angry
so many sad

nobody to turn to
nobody to tip an ear
nobody to call
nobody to care

too many wants
to kiss and be held
too many dreams
no more to come true

too many men
not to return
too many adventures
left in my dust
too many lovers
fled somewhere new

oh yes, the blues have wrapped
tight round my heart
and I can see
it's gonna be a long night.

Pris Campbell
© 2001

 

Painting: The Kiss by Munch
Music: How Do I Live Without You

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