A Penny's Worth

 

A Penny’s Worth

 

A penny for your thoughts, my friend,

A nickel for your heart,

 But I can't take the ache away

Or bring him back to you.

 

My image in the mirror smiles back at me

And glues the front in place,

For no one in the world must know

We've crumbled down inside.

 

“Be brave and keep your chin up,”

I tell that empty face

Don't worry about tomorrow,

For it may never come.

 

The important thing is, freeze that grin

And just get through today,

When you return and light the light,

I'll be waiting here for you.

 

I'm the only one who feels your pain,

Who understands and shares your tears

And knows your tender heart,

         Or cares a penny 's worth.