Sweet sorrow, bitter tears
to understand an ending
that hardly even started
yet it began in gentle way
gathering force each day
yeah, even hour by hour
until the tide of emotion
caused thoughts to wander
ceaselessly in both our minds
giving no quarter nor rest
'til our conquered hearts
thrilled us with success.

So certain were we
that long range plans
included the eventuality
of permanent togetherness,
briefly met we, but once a week
spending time together with a sip,
to bathe in the warm glow of love
showing through sparkling eyes,
seductive, smiling, inviting lips,
yet one recent day, a catastrophe
words casually said, misinterpreted
a baptism of fire flared uncontrolled
in one stroke all was shattered, gone.

No words of apology sufficiently strong
No explanations, logic, convincing enough
No pleading, reasoning, a difference made
No, nothing said, written, a change could make
only a miracle could save us now, the damage too great,
sweet sorrow, bitter tears, be gone, Bright Star, has redeemed the day.
 

Herbert Holzbauer
© July 2006

Midi: "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rieu"
(No, I Do Not Regret Nothing, "No Regrets")
Edith Piaf
(www.accordionman.net)

Graphic: "Sweet Sorrow"
(eho.mikrotron.com)