Your Side of The Fence

I woke up this morning
To the sound of falling rain
And you weren't there beside me
To take away this hurt and pain

Oh I can't piece together
The events of yesterday
You walked away from us
And said you couldn't stay

You said it's all too much
The kids, your job, our life
You stood there on our doorstep
Said you didn't want me to be your wife

But I heard everything you didn't say
In every other sentence
The tears you didn't cry can't free you
From our past along your way
You think it won't ever rain there
The place you claim you need to go
You're gonna hear those words over and over
Standing on your side of the fence

Remember how hot the sun can burn
When you stay out way too long
And you might regret where you wind up
Because home is where you always belonged

Now I must wake the children
Prepare us for this day
How to answer all their questions
Of why you went away

But the only thing you've forgotten
That stands the test of time
You won't last very long
Without everything you've left behind

And I heard everything you didn't say
In every other sentence
The tears you didn't cry can't free you
From our past along your way
You think it won't ever rain there
The place you claim you need to go
You're gonna hear those words over and over
Standing on your side of the fence

11.04.08