I wish I knew that woman’s name,
So, when she comes this way,
To hold my life, and hold my ears,
For fear I hear her say
She’s “sorry I am dead,” again,
Just when the grave and I
Have sobbed ourselves almost to sleep,—
Our only lullaby.
I wish I knew that woman’s name,
So, when she comes this way,
To hold my life, and hold my ears,
For fear I hear her say
She’s “sorry I am dead,” again,
Just when the grave and I
Have sobbed ourselves almost to sleep,—
Our only lullaby.