"If you see Monique, give her my regards and tell her I'm doing well. Tell her that I realise she was right about everything and I've taken her advice and settled down. I know she's happy now. She doesn't need me around and I don't want to spoil things for her. Don't tell her where I am and what a mess I've made of my life. Cooped up in a cell 24 hours a day with just her photograph to talk to. But it's no more than I deserve for being a stubborn fool. You do a lot of thinking in solitary and at least I can take comfort from the fact that she's finally found the happiness she deserves. No thanks to me. All I ever did was let her down. So if you see Monique, wish her luck from me. Don't tell her I still love her and would do anything to turn back the clock." Nathan Black This Side Of Life
IF YOU SEE MONIQUE
If you see Monique, give her my regards
Tell her I’m a different person now
I’ve changed and I’m working hard
I know I was chasing shadows
But I’ve given up living on dreams
I’ve thought about everything she said
And now I know what she means
But I’ve passed the point of no return
And there’s no going back
Can’t believe the fool I’ve been
To let her down like that
If you dare to break a promise
Then prepare to take the blame
Things can’t change
And still remain the same
If you see Monique, give her all my love
Tell her that I know the fool I’ve been
Whatever was I thinking of?
Convinced that I knew the answers
So blind I wouldn’t see the light
If I’d only took the time to listen
I’d have realised she was right
But I’ve passed the point of no return
And there’s no going back
Can’t believe the fool I’ve been
To let her down like that
If you dare to break a promise
Then prepare to take the blame
Things can’t change
And still remain the same
If you see Monique, tell her I could cry
When I think of all the missed opportunity
When I think of all the wasted time
Suddenly I feel much older
And somehow a lot more wise
And now when I look at her photograph
I see the sadness in her eyes
But I’ve passed the point of no return
And there’s no going back
Can’t believe the fool I’ve been
To let her down like that
If you dare to break a promise
Then prepare to take the blame
Things can’t change
And still remain the same
If You See Monique Copyright (c) Steve Nielson All Rights Reserved