How Long

How Long
can i lament
with this depressed
heart and soul
HOW LONG
can i remain
a sad autumn
ever since my grief
has shed my leaves
the entire space
of my soul
is burning in agony
HOW LONG can i
hide the flames
wanting to rise
out of this fire
with a broken heart
how much more
can i take the message
from body to soul
i believe in love
i swear by love
believe me my love
HOW LONG
like a prisoner of grief
can i beg for mercy
You know i'm not
a piece of rock or steel
but hearing my story
even water will become
as tense as a stone
if i can only recount
the story of my life
right out of my body
flames will grow
HOW LONG.