Agape

This warm weather we've been having has melted the snow
And I've almost forgotten that winter is here
The chapter is over and now I must go
So why do I want to be near you?

You were an image out of the side of my eye
When I looked straight at you, you disappeared
I can't tell what's true and what is a lie
I just know that I want to be near you


Chorus
No more passion, only agape
I have starved my tears
No more crying, only laughter
While your face disappears


You are my wall, you're my only defense
The smile in your eyes has pulled me from the fire
When I look in the bushes for a sacrifice
The voice I hear calls me a liar

It's like trying to climb into a boat from the water
When you look straight at me with unfocused eyes
I fashion myself to be a woman of power
But I can't keep you from telling me lies

Chorus

The closest of friends and the closest of lovers
So easily drift apart
I think of bodies like slippery fish
Escape from a broken heart

And yes, I remember that night on the roof
And how I promised to meet you at noon
Well, there's no good reason why I wasn't there
I have a special friendship with the moon

My parents will breathe a sigh of relief
When they see me with somebody new
On the outside I'm burning the layers away
I am burning the remnants of you

Nerissa Nields © 1993 Peter Quince Productions

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