Song Description

an old man's love and longing at the loss of his wife of many years

Lyrics

Old Man's Tears

I must go on living long as I am given breath
Till the cycle of the seasons takes me with it to my death
Tending this small garden with my hands and with my hoe
Waiting with the flowers that you taught me how to grow

I still see your wrinkled hands upon these garden tools
As we struggled with the soil, you laughed and called us two old fools
I see you in your cotton dress among the columbine
Where you spent such lovely mornings
Last year at this time

Rising with the daybreak, your voice was sweet and strong
Sometimes I keep my eyes shut tight
Just waiting for that song
I know I could give up this fight, but I know that would be wrong
So tomorrow I will rise again
But I hope it won't be long

Your sister sometimes visits with her cake and with her cane
Arm in arm we walk, then sit and talk of gardens and of rain
I built a simple wooden bench where the wild roses climb
Where you spent such lovely afternoons
Last year at this time

At dusk I like to walk down where the wild berries grow
And stand beside the brook, where I let your ashes go
When day is through, on tired legs into this bed I climb
Where you spent your final evening
Last year at this time

Don't fret for me my darling when I cry an old man's tears
Our parting cannot be for long after 57 years
I still feel your gentle hand resting inside mine
As you closed your eyes upon this world
Last year at this time

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
jessi67	My Top Songs	1/16/2010