July 1, 2009
Nose pressed against the window
I watch the crowd inside
Wishing I were with them
Feelings that I hide
My daughter catches a glimpse of me
And wishes I’d go home.
Or somewhere else, where she couldn’t see
Me feeling so alone.
She wants me to go to a different store
Where I can celebrate
And others can rejoice in me
As I get the love I rate.
And she can carry on her life
Not worried about her mom
Not guilty for the fun she’ll have
If I can just be strong
And go somewhere else
Where I’m wanted now
And she won’t have to choose
To stay inside or comfort me
In which case we both lose
So I’ll turn away and leave now
There are other stores around
Or I’ll open my own and attract a crowd
And be the best in town.
TGKOW/TYDGA
July 1, 2009
Nose pressed against the window
I watch the crowd inside
Wishing I were with them
Feelings I try to hide
My daughter catches a glimpse of me
And wishes I’d go home.
Or somewhere else, where she couldn’t see
Me standing bereft and alone.
She wants me to go to a different store
Where I can celebrate
And others can rejoice in me
As I get the love I rate.
And she can carry on her life
Not worried about her mom
Not guilty for the fun she’ll have
If I can just be strong
And go somewhere else
Where I’m wanted now
And she won’t have to choose
To stay inside or comfort me
In which case we both lose
So I’ll turn away and leave now
There are other stores around
Or I’ll open my own and attract a crowd
And be the best in town.
TGKOW/TYDGA