a form of light from night of naught
came upon a time when none was sought

once upon a time was some years ago
though some might deny it ever was so

you found a love you felt was strong
to last rest of life, did not last long

then looking back at what went wrong
to write broken words in soulful song

don't you know those crossroad blues
to deal the devil and pay his dues

oh i know those notes you slowly sing
love's autumn, cold winter, a lost thing

what love has lost was not in vain
and your love can always come again

to warm the cavities of a forlorn heart
your soulful substance, a work of art

know when life's in the way of livin'
and sorrow shies away from givin'

is when all those feelings arrive
just to let you know that you're alive

amongst the old backward angst
some unforgotten note of thanks

love's leftovers is what remains
steeped and simmered 'n served again

that taught each important lesson
despite love's setbacks to press on

you learn the chorus, a sweet refrain
and your love may always come again

© agoodguy2have 2011-01-15