all too soon

all too soon
the birds have flown away
the bag of crumbs still in your hand

all too soon
words turn to accusations
your love becomes an acquaintance

all too soon
your chances have gone to waste
and chances are they'll never come again

all too soon
everyone's gone to heaven
and there's no one left to call your name

so please be
more than just living
more than just being
more than just leaving it
for another day

please be
more than just breathing
more than just wishing
more than just waiting for
life to come your way

all too soon
the snow turns into rivers
and flowers are all around us

all too soon
a boy turns into a soldier
and a girl becomes a mother

all too soon
the sun is on your shoulder
though your dreams are far from over

all too soon
it's no longer an infatuation
my heart is your possession

so please be
more than just living
more than just being
more than just leaving it
for another day

please be
more than just breathing
more than just wishing
more than just waiting for
love to come your way