If you were here this morning,
You would have urged me out of bed
“C’mon it’s a beautiful day!” you’d say
And convince me to eat breakfast on the deck
When we were finished, you’d say,
“Let’s get this pool open – you love to swim. It won’t take long…”
And we’d work together, side by side…
You with your massive strength,
Lifting huge leaf nets full of leaves out of the dark, murky water
Me accomplishing half as much,
But enjoying the task
As I watched your muscles flex
And listened to your encouraging talk
And we’d stop for lunch
And we’d chat about our progress
And we’d enjoy having another Saturday to spend together
And we’d make our plans for Saturdays to come
(Never dreaming we wouldn’t have them)
And the storms would begin – like they did today
And you’d say,
“That was a good start, honey. It won’t be long until you’re swimming.
Now let’s go lie in bed and listen to the storm.”
And we’d lie quietly in each other’s arms
And watch the curtains flutter in the breeze
As the thunder boomed
And the lightning lit up the sky
Outside our bedroom window.
If you were here, I’d feel contentment
If you were here, I’d feel loved
If you were here, I’d feel secure in your arms
And know that sun or storm, we had each other
But you aren’t here
And I ate breakfast alone on the deck
And the pool is still dark and murky
And our plans for the future won’t happen
And I’m alone in this gloomy house,
Writing these words in the dark
While the thunder booms
And the lightning strikes
Outside my office window
