Two and a half more hours on the road
Too much time to think, going over and over it
Every word said, every angry gesture made
Light another cigarette off the one you just smoked
Confused, angry but most of all hurt
Trying to figure out where it all went wrong
How your life ended up this way
Her angry words spit out at you
Stinging and ripping their way to your heart
Phone rings and you answer, hearing my voice
The anger and frustration hitting me in the chest
With just the word hello..
My heart breaks as you tell me
Nothing I can say or do will take away the hurt
You say you got to go, need to smoke and think
You'll be home as soon as you can
I tell you its ok, I'll wait up
We hang up whispering the words we always say
I can see you clearly in my mind
Behind the wheel, cigarette clenched between your lips
Headlights flashing by in the other direction
Your strong jaw clenched, trying to hold it all in
Another mile goes by, your head filled with swirling thoughts
I long to reach for your hand, to hold it tight
Whisper to you that everything will be alright
My heart breaks once again, knowing there is nothing I can do or say
That will take this all away...

nice

awww

Yikes!! Poignant!!

and you breathe as he falls into your arms,, knowing that all is well for he is home,,, safe ,,, and loved