Tattoo

Tattoo
(Shayne Seymour, © 2003)
Hear the MP3 at shayneseymour.com

Every tear that I see falling from your eyes
Is another world falling on my shoulders.
I really tried to give some comfort to your life,
But it feels like I've only made it colder.

I'll tattoo myself with tears
just to try to feel your pain.
I'll tattoo myself with tears
I never wanted this to fade.

I hope that you and me are not wounded
by all the things that I wouldn't say.
I know I'm the dream that summons your wildest fears
and the cross you bear to drive them away.