Sad Songs of Love and Desire

once I had songs of pride
songs of hope songs of fire
now all my songs are sad songs
sad songs of love and desire

once my songs rang out
so clear and so deep
now my songs are whispered
late at night when all are asleep

once my songs were shared
throngs sang them in unison
now I 'm just a solo voice
my singing almost done

once my songs
opened doors
opened hearts
opened zippers

now all my songs
are sad songs
sad songs of
love and desire