Love is a Crime

If love is a crime
Then lock me up
I should serve a life sentence
If love is outlawed
Then I will live outside the law
Outside the reach of the state
At least I won’t hate
I will know the crimes I am
Charged with are unjust
Because
Crime or not loving is a must
Why would we want a world
Where love is punished
Like living in an apartment
Unfurnished
Better to be living a life blessed
One filled with Divine bliss
Enjoying the Lord’s gift
The gift of love
The sweet song of doves
For whatever reason
Uncle Sam just does not understand
Makes love a crime
Has everyone only focused on dimes
And running out of time
I say that is wrong
When is our time for song?
When can I share the words of love
I have written for so long?
When will I get the chance
When will we go to the dance?
When can I sing the Lord’s song in harmony
Without fear of appearing before the jury
Before my vision goes blurry
Before I leave this place once again
And get the chance to return to Heaven
Perhaps the day when love is no longer a crime
When it is more than me that sees your heart shine