Having used every subterfuge
To shake you, lies, fatigue or even that of passion,
Now I see no way but a clean break.
I add that I am willing to bear the guilt.

When I cry and I cry

You nod assent. Autumn turns windy, huge.
A clear vase of dried leaves vibrating on and on.

When I try and I try

You don't know me, but I know you,
All the things you say, and the things that you do.
Bitter is the contradiction of an over-ripened fruit,
With fruitless gains in our endless pursuits.

When I try and I try

We sit watching, as love buries us,
To the hilt, blinding my third eye
I don't want anymore pain in my life
Renewal comes when we end the strife.

When I try and I try

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She means everything in this world to me.
I love to hear her laugh when she's on my knee.
My little girl's love is so pure, it brightens everything
I see; I can't believe she's a part of me.

Her smile to me is like the morning sun,
Leila Rose.

She looks just like you they say as we walk on by.
I say that's my girl, but, she's got her mama's style.
Her baby talk is our lullaby. I can't believe I ask the
Reasons why.

Her smile to me is like the morning sun, Leila Rose.

Smiling, laughing, loving
Leila Rose!

I look back on a time when she wasn't in our lives.
My love grew so strong for my wife. We extended our
Hearts to the heavens above and down came this girl
Made from love.

Everyone who sees you wants to be a part of your life.
Just one touch of your hand, warms like sunlight.
Your bright shiny eyes reflect the sky. I can't believe I ask the
Reasons why.

Your smile to me is like the morning sun, Leila Rose.

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