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HALO ABOVE HER





We walk down the alley.

I reach out to hold her cold hand.

Calico sleeves hide cuts on her arms.

Her dreams have all turned to sand.



Rush past the bus station door

Where she last saw her ma.

Swears when she thinks of the time that she’s lost.

Keeping house for her pa.



I’m not sure why I love her.

But I see a halo above her.



Tell my best story.

She only gives half of a smile.

Thinks of her brother who went off to war.

Hasn’t been seen in a while.



I’m not sure why I love her.

But I see a halo above her.

Please, dear God. Don’t forsake her.

One more turn of your screw just might break her.

Can I shoulder a bit of her pain?

I will hold it, I will hold it

As long as I can. As long as I can. As long as I can.



Time to go home.

One more night just like the rest.

She prays to God to give her relief

But he’s not done with her yet.



I’m not sure why I love her.

But I see a halo above her.

I’m not sure why I love her.

But I see a halo above her.

I see a halo.