Why Did She Leave
Peter White
Walking down snow covered streets
Calling out your name
My breath hangs in the frozen air
Then disappears again
People stop, stare
Turn away
Why did she leave
Why didn't she stay?
Standing in the silence of a winter night
Listening for your voice
Smelling your perfume, my eyes go moist
I touch the snow, see the stars
I turn away
Why did she leave
Why didn't she stay?
I see you in the stars, I see you in the moon
I see you when I close my eyes and hide in my room
You're so long gone, you're so far away
Why did you leave, why didn't you stay?
The morning comes and I haven't slept
The sun sparkles on the snow
The coffee shops are busy, people with places to go
And I ask each one, just to see what they'll say
Why did she leave, why didn't she stay?