May - Benediction

A lonely man's waltz

If you read my piece, Delight in the Hollers, you will remember that loneliness has been on my mind this month. So much so that I decided to write a song about it. It’s short and sweet; a lot like conversations between men usually go.

I hope you enjoy it.

A Lonely Man’s Waltz

I’ve been walking for miles

In a search for a smile

And I pray to my God everyday

For the quiet to end

Or some time I can spend

Making memories that won’t pass away

I’ve been searching for years

With dried up old tears

For a man to call brother or friend or buddy will do

I’ve been searching for someone like you

I’ve been looking around

All over this town

For a shoulder to cry on or punch

We could grab a cold beer

Once a week or once a year

But I’d settle for grabbing some lunch

I’ve been walking for miles

With a fake toothy smile

And I’m filling up all of my days

With the fear that I’m through.

I’ve been searching for someone like you

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