Heart Of Mine

Heart of mine --- where did you go?

At times like this, I need you so

I met someone --- just yesterday

Who could have made you want to stay

But where are you? Oh yes, I know ---

I gave you to someone --- long ago

And now the place where you should be

Is an empty spot inside of me.

For he kept you --- and let me go

And I bet he doesn't even know

That if your not returned to me

That spot will always empty be.

I know that you were broken then

But, I thought that you might mend

And that you might return some day

To take that emptiness away.

Can't he see --- I need you now?

He didn't want you anyhow

He also gave his heart to me

But took it back --unharmed -- you see.

Please, heart of mine -- come back once more

For love is knocking at my door

But I can't answer --- it isn't fair

To let love in --- without you there

So please ask him to let you go

Heart of mine --- I need you so.

Pearl E. Cain