"Lady Fair"

I didn't know how much I cared
until you weren't there
It hit me like a brick
When the doctor said she's in intensive care

My heart dropped to my stomach
My world came crashing down
The very thought of without you ate at my soul
Dazed and confused I ran to town

It felt like eternity the time from me to you
As the minutes compounded I grew scared only for you
Will she walk, will she live, these thoughts flew through my head
Any news, some news would soothe my worrisome heart

As she laid in wretching pain
I stood over her, so helpless, so concerned
I wished the pain away
And somehow for me to take her place

Just as things calmed it got crazy again
Sounds and lights beaconed all around
The nurse told me to leave---puzzled I became again
Who woulda known, it was the last time I'd see her

I begged God for 5 more minutes
To confess my true love
He said sorry son
What's done is done

I never knew how much I cared
Until you weren't there
And now you will never know. But
Know this, you will always stay in my heart, always as my true "Lady Fair"