Silent Prison

I cry silent tears
In this prison without bars or stone
For guilt has sentenced me to life
For sins I cannot atone

The love I hold for her is true
As her love she holds for me
But I have done her so many an injustice
I am blind to each evil deed

She may say that it is alright
And everything is good
But I can tell she hates me
For not loving like I should

I slowly suffer my punishment
This dark and lonely jail
I have only sinned against her love
Hurting her without fail

I do not wish to see her cry
Or see her angered expression
For what I did without knowledge
Oh Lord I wish for redemption

Oh guilt and sorrow my lonely jailers
Please give me my parole
I see the error of my ways
Don't let heartache take it's toll

Let me go, to return to her
I promise to be good
To love and cherish her always
Like any lover should

I did not mean to hurt her so
Or to even make her cry
Please let her love me again
For without her I fear I'd die

Staring into the abyss
Hoping her wounds may heal
And praying she may one day see
The guilt and sorrow that I feel

So here I sit, cold and alone
In these solitary confines
I sit and pray for her forgiveness
Now all I have is time.