The Key

I wake this morning and reached for you
Only to find that your not there
Your pillows cold and somehow I knew
You slipped away, I was unaware

Checked the closet for your clothes
Just empty hangers left behind
On the dresser no ribbons or bows
No sign of any ties that bind

Through the bedroom door I fly
Down the hall I do not slow
I smell your perfume still nearby
Why would you leave I need to know

Past the fireplace I run
Out the window sets my eyes
To see the new day thats begun
I know our love wasn't only lies

In but a moment I am outside
I see your footprints across the grass
All these feelings I cannot hide
My whole world has shattered just like glass

Walk through the yard and to the street
Don'tt know what I expect to find
On the curb I take a seat
Maybe I hoped you'd changed your mind

There is no trace of you at all
Reluctantly I go back inside
Stand by the phone in case you call
That's where I broke down and cried

I'm left in total disbelief
How could you leave me in this way
Without a sound just like a thief
I guess no words were right to say

Wiping my tear I glance around the room
On the mantle what do I see
My Dear John letter I must assume
But with a note I find a key

I read the letter to myself out loud
Hoping that it would soften the blow
It began's...I think that you'll be proud
I found the house where our family can grow

Please take a few things and follow me
To our new place just down the way
White picket fence and a willow tree
This is where our baby is going to play

You see, soon your going to be a dad
So I just hurried our plans along
I hope this news will make you glad
Something that feels this right just can't be wrong

Down the street I ran so fast
Our new house and my Love to see
Out of breath but here at last
The door was locked...Damn...I forgot the key

Jeff J.