The Last Train Whistle

[Verse 1] The dust settled soft on her old rockin chair Just yesterday She was sitting right there knitting Humming low A tune for the air Now just a faint echo A ghost in my ear [Verse 2] They said she went peaceful In the afternoon sun A heart too tired Her long race finally run But what about mine Left here undone? A bird with no song A battle unwon [Chorus] Oh The last train whistle It blew for her first Then a cold wind inside me A terrible thirst For a hand to hold tight To quench this deep burst Of a love that won't fade Though my own spirit's cursed [Verse 3] My kin came with casseroles Whispers and sighs They spoke of my strength The light in my eyes But they didn't see the shadow Where my true spirit lies With her in the quiet Beneath lonely skies [Bridge] What good is a body when the soul takes its flight? What use are the mornings Without her goodnight? The colors all faded From dawn's early light Just a long Empty ache In the fading daylight [Chorus] Oh The last train whistle It blew for her first Then a cold wind inside me A terrible thirst For a hand to hold tight To quench this deep burst Of a love that won't fade Though my own spirit's cursed