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A COLD AND LONELY PLACE

 
Life’s a cold and lonely place
When you’re not close enough for me
To look into your eyes
And say, “I love you”.
 
It’s a wet and windy world
When I can’t hold you,
Touch you
Feel your warmth
And tell you
I'LL be yours
Forever
 
It’s a damp and dreary day
When I can’t hear your laughter
Nor bask in the sunshine
Of your smile
And hear you say
“I know”
 
21/10/2003