startled one more time

out of another restless night

there's fear and terror in her eyes



she'll hide the tear stains

where she used to

find her dreams

there will be no more

sleep tonight



to close her eyes would

be to face him

replay a past

she thought forgotten

so today I'll watch the sunrise

hoping to catch

a glimpse of the morning dove

and carry her prayer to heaven



crying to heaven

hoping her voice will be strong

crying to heaven

she's hoping it won't be too long



shadows reaching out to her

the days are getting colder

she's trying to hang on

to every minute of every hour

tossing and turning the night is

tormenting her

and I'm helplessly

watching over her

so today I'll watch the sunrise

hoping to catch a

glimpse of the morning dove



I tried to hold you close

so close within my arms

trying to keep you save from harm

I used to believe that

things happened for a reason

now I'm not so sure anymore



staring outside her window again

her weary eyes upon the sunrise