Listen to the sounds The silence of loneliness Can be deafening Memories linger A time and place, decades past Unite mom and son Her presence calms me Her love a blessing to all I strive to deserve Dreams of loss invade The war with sleep continues Eyes afraid to close Peace and happiness Hidden by the fear and pain Life comes after death Keep those I love safe Suffer unto me the wrath For the hurt I've caused Pain from love so real Life being life nothing more Beginning the end Words spoken not meant Dust on the wind fills my tears Sleep not always safe Pursuit of fortune Blood covered words no guilt felt Lost and so alone