Pandialo

A winter's day In a deep and dark December; I am alone, Gazing from my window to the streets below On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow. I am a rock, I am an island. I've built walls, A fortress deep and mighty, That none may penetrate. I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain. It's laughter and it's loving I disdain. I am a rock, I am an island. Don't talk of love, But I've heard the words before; It's sleeping in my memory. I won't disturb the slumber of feelings that have died. If I never loved I never would have cried. I am a rock, I am an island. I have my books And my poetry to protect me; I am shie

In the chilly hours and minutes Of uncertainty I want to be In the warm hold of your loving mind. To feel you all around me And to take your hand Along the sand Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind. When sundown pales the sky I want to hide a while Behind your smile And everywhere I'd look, your eyes I'd find. For me to love you now Would be the sweetest thing, T'would make me sing Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind. When rain has hung the leaves with tears I want you near To kill my fears To help me to leave all my blues behind. Standing in your heart Is where I want to be And long to be, Ah, but I