“Reason, Rhythm, and Rhyme”

I’m badly hooked upon your love
I’ve seen you at your best
Cared for you at your worst
Framed you within my precious art
Placed upon you my entire life
All in the name of love
Lifted you up with caring hands
I’ve never taken anything from you

You’re my reason, rhythm, and rhyme

I’m badly bruised, battered, and blue
Living life without any of you
One step forward, three steps back
Many shades of gray in layers
Then it all fades to black
I’ve set all my broken pieces
Coming back at you with love
You’re my reason, time after time

You’re my reason, rhythm, and rhyme

I’m badly wanting to start again
Oh, to have my first chance
One step left, three steps right
Dreaming of you in my arms
My life’s been a perpetual fight
They try to keep you down
With many shallow and false pursuits
Circling the drains, a constant strain

You’re my reason, rhythm, and rhyme

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