Stones

from Rough Beginnings by John C. Blackthorn

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There seem to be ghosts
Wherever we stand
But today I can't do it
I can't understand

There's weakness in mind
And there's weakness in soul
Today there's just way too much
Shit in my hole

I try to be reasonable
Whenever I can
And I try to be kind
And give you my hand
But sometimes the world's a bit
Too heavy to bear
I can't take the punches
It's too much to bear

I can't erase what is there
I can't go back in time
And there's nothing to share

Why can't you bury these stones
That you carry with you
And throw at my soul

I cannot bear them today
Will you put them aside
Or throw them away

I cannot bear them today
Will you put them aside
Or throw them away

I cannot bear them today
Will you put them aside
Or throw them away

I'm so sorry
I'm not strong enough
To take a beating

Yes I could have done
A lot of things
A whole lot better

And yes I think it's fair
I take the beatings
In bad weather

But today the rain
It pours, the ground is cold
There's no more lumber

I know it hurts you too, my love
These thoughts that never
Slumber

But today can you be strong
For me?
Tomorrow will be better

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from Rough Beginnings, released November 20, 2021

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John C. Blackthorn Lisbon, Portugal

A songwriter trying to make music without getting lost on that which is superfluous.

A pity I'm always lost

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