Inevitable Road

 

Georgia's frigid winter rain

falling down upon my head,

it's cold overwhelmed

by my heart's silent dread

You made a promise you'd be home

by January's cold last light

That was hours ago

Still, you're nowhere in sight

We smiled and waved as you left

late night December 28th

We knew you'd be back

We took it on faith

It's part of life with you,

all the coming and going,

but it's not always easy

to love you not knowing

You follow the road

wherever it leads,

while we're left behind

with all of our needs

It's enough just to know

you're out there somewhere,

and thinking of us,

to know that you care

So we keep our vigil

We hold down the fort

We wait patiently

'til your ship comes to port

The choice was made for us

an aeon ago,

but we'd make no other

knowing all that we know

So our candle burns

as we patiently wait

'til the curve in your road

brings you back to our gate