I do not understand why the dream goes on
It should have died so long ago
But here I am dreaming again
Of a love that never comes my way

What memory is this that haunts me so?
It should have died, I should have let go
For my life is filled with darkness and pain
And here I go dreaming once again

I think of blue skies and sunshine
I think of warmth and tenderness
I think of being needed and held
I think.. and then think again

But day dawns, the sky is grey
And what do I know... there's rain
A host of yesteryears have come and gone
Why does my dream go on?

Does prayer work I wonder
I pray but get no answer
I live if that means breath
I live but am nearer death

I would like to let go
Of that dream that bothers me so
But I won't I guess
For my dream is life's solitary thread