There's an Angel in my heart

theres an angel in my heart.
She is beautiful and so delicate.
I can hear her weeping sometimes. 
She wants to come out of me
To let everyone see her.

But I keep her imprisoned,
She is my private angel.
People can see only
the worldly tough me .
The one who doesn't
take wooden nickels.
The one who never cries.
The one with a 
Missouri show me attitude.

But sometimes
When the night is blue and long
And in the quiet you are Lay with me,
beautiful And full of softness.
I let her out
Just for you to see her.

She changes the glow ff light
that outlines your body.
Frames your hair like a halo.
She softens my voice
Almost to a whisper,

I say stupid things
That the tough old me
would never say.

Like you are
the most beautiful thing in my life.
And I love you honey.
She makes me gentle and loving.
It must be some kind of trick

But then as the morning dawns sunlight
 into our bedroom window.
I put my angel in prison again.
And get ready to face 
the garish world
for just one more day.