Soft touch on the steps of stone,
Feeling her way
Down to the black water brother,
Dark is the day.
Is she waiting
For someone to say
People are cruel to each other,
Live another day.
Slowly she slips from her gown,
Her hair falls away.
She steps in the black water brother,
A look of dismay.
Is she thinking
What others will say?
Tears fall from her eyes mother,
Far from the fray.
Dark water up to her chin,
Closed eyes betray.
The heart has grown numb brother,
Cold is the day.
Will she listen,
A voice starts to pray.
Is there a heaven sister?
Live another day.