Nothin'

All I've got is nothin'

It's the only thing that's free

I traded love for promises

Of things that cannot be.

I spent my time just waitin'

For things to turn out right,

Now the fire is dead and gone

That used to burn so bright.

I paid with bitter tears -----

A price too high for me,

Now all that's left is nothin'

It's the only thing that's free.

I had a heart clear full of love

And gave it all away,

I gave it ----- never thinking

There would be a rainy day.

I shared happiness and laughter,

I gave every part of me -----

Now all that's left is nothin'

It's the only thing that's free.

Pearl E. Cain