Painful Ballad

[Verse] Ren's eyes are shadows drenched in gray Mem'ry swirls like storm-tossed bay Daughter's laugh now ghostly wail Love's tale ends where hearts impale [Verse 2] Nightmares stitch a broken seam Botched fold weaves this crimson dream Her voice echoes through the night Lost in shadows lost in light [Chorus] Crimson unfolded on that day Life did wither drift away Tangled strings their song unsung Painful ballad has begun [Verse 3] Her laughter now a haunting tune Moonlight's tear on heart's balloon Ren’s whispers in the quiet air Grief's tight grip does not play fair [Bridge] Promise bright now wrapped in shrouds Silent screams cry out in crowds Every breath a fragile plea Broken love in agony [Chorus] Crimson unfolded on that day Life did wither drift away Tangled strings their song unsung Painful ballad has begun