Love, Approximately

[audiofool]

Sadly
this cross I bear
reminds me of the time
we used to share

in fond embrace
under the spell
of wan and weary moon
where I first fell

now there's only ashes
where home fires used to burn
titanic clashes
the advances you still spurn

you'll bemoan a certain fate
at this time and on this date
opportunity knocks twice
at a competitive price

you'll witness
my untimely demise
flying high
the fair and friendly skies

as you drink
from a golden chalice
in rags I am
utterly lacking in malice

as you circumnavigate the earth
I'll calculate my worth
in tears of silent tragedy
you are the world to me

when your plane
crash lands in a freak storm
I'll be there to
keep you safe and warm

you'll thank the stars above
for the gift that is my love
lightning strikes twice
where once would suffice

gladly
this cross I bear
reminds me of the time
we used to share.