Laundry Day Dreaming

Sitting in the car with rain on the brain

It felt as though you didn’t have the time

Not wanting to play a part in fixing what remained

Of my war-torn, waterlogged mind

I was stumbling around with my head on the ground

When I heard that you had took off in the night

And you’d landed in Greece and in stifling heat

You were taking another swing at life

The deputy head said you’re light years ahead

Of all of the other kids your age

But they sat at the back and they pointed and laughed

And a part of me died on that stage

Now in search of the cause I am darkening your door

And I know that I’m in the wrong place

But the eggshells are down and you’re tiptoeing ‘round

In the shadow of my furrowing brow

You never let me down

You just tiptoed around and barely made a sound

I was tearing down the house

My mind was so busy you kinda faded out

But it wasn’t your fault

I was ticking and ticking and I went off in your arms

And I hope you found peace

And laughter-soaked-lovin’ in your new home by the sea