THE DEAD MARRIAGE

My grave mistake was when I said, 'I Do'

Please listen carefully, since this could be you

It’s been 40 years since I've said those words

Living a lie instead of saying, 'good-bye'

Faking a love that didn't stand a chance

Cringing inside when he gave me 'the glance'

I'd close my eyes, feigned I wasn't there

Faking a smile, holding in tears

So now I'm destroyed and wasting away

Not just my body, but also my soul

I've been dead all these years, empty and cold

My youth was stolen and now I am old

My grave is prepared and I have no fears

'Cuz I've already been dead

For these long, long, years.