one last tear by phil burns
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one last tear
the most difficult thing is to start each day
knowing that you are no longer here
facing up to the fact there is no one who cares
so each morning I cry one last tear
I believed that you’d stay forever with me
you’d always be here to hug and to hold me
was I foolish to follow an impossible dream
to believe all the lies that you told me
I have never understood why you had to go
was the price of my love way too dear
are the shattered remains that you left behind
as unimportant as that one last tear
when we were together I was quite relaxed
I was seldom upset or depressed
now I view the same world in a whole different light
deep cynicism and a sense of distrust
so one last smile is all I ask for
one last kiss before you finally go
one last touch demonstrating a flake of affection
the last sign of love that I’ll ever know
then I’ll face up to the fact that nobody cares
and one last time I’ll cry one last tear
anelephantcant 
Makes me afraid what’s next for him, he sounds suicidal or resigned to his bleak life without her light. It’s upsettimg that he was so happy with here, at least as he remembers, but that without her he cannot find the good in the world. He has “deep cynicism and distrust.” I wonder if he gets over it, or if it always remains. Hugs my friend.
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Don’t fret, Amanda, maybe a bit down but never suicidal!
Sometimes the world seems like a bleak place, but time passes.
Thank you again for the hugs
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Oh good lol. I’m glad. I didn’t think Pinky was but he did seem rather down as you say. Hope he’s had brighter days since. I’m always happy to give hugs 🙂
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“flake of affection” – totally awesome at capturing the mixed wealth of emotions …. wow!
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Thank you, Pat, it is always rewarding when the words hit home.
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