Phoenix

Phoenix,
Sunshine laid a golden blanket on the water by the pier.
In the hours that I have sat here, wishing you were somewhere near.
I have cried a thousand sorrows, pierced the wall, and found my heart.
Can a man beg for forgiveness, when he don’t know where to start?

At the fairground,
I still see your pretty face.
With you hair up,
And your dress all trimmed in lace.

There was magic in that moment … can’t you see.
I still remember everything I felt … when you looked at me.

Phoenix,
Well, I never thought I live to see you walking out that door.
Without ever looking back, you said you needed something more.
All those times you stood beside me, waiting for the time to come.
But I never changed enough to truly see all that you’d done.

At the movies,
I still hold your hand in mine.
When I kissed you,
Underneath that old street sign.

There was magic in that moment … can’t you see.
Remember everything you felt … when you looked up at me?

Phoenix,
Don’t turn around, I’m here behind you, and I got to get this out.
I’m so sorry girl, that I was not the man you dreamed about.
But I recognize my weakness now, and  I swear that I’ll be true.
If you get on that bus and go away … please Phoenix, I still love you

Watch the taillights,
Big grey dog is leaving town
Then I see you
Steppin’ off and turnin’ round

And there is magic in this moment … Lord I see
With her bags in hand she’s smiling … she’s coming home to me!

Phoenix,
A man will beg forgiveness, when he’s got everything to loose.



“Phoenix” © 2008 John Anthony. All Rights Reserved.