When the Tears Dry Up

Nothing, the pain still explodes with every beat of my heart
My mind still trying to shutter reality while preying on possibility
Hope is this man's best friend with a foolish optimism he can't let die
Because with that death....goes everything

There is no change, the song remains the same, every moment
Eyes heavy, I still haven't learned how to sleep angeless
My breath and handprints paint the window, as I wait
Because if this dream dies....goes everything

The empty hand still feels your weight in touch
The other one banded for life, an extension of belief
Will hell reign over God's creation that I protect with every breath
Because with the demon's victory....goes everything

Every step I take is courage unbeknownst to souls outside
As the war ravages on, I take hit after hit with every thought
Damage only I can assess, and bandage the lacerations
Because if the war is lost....goes everything