measuring my steps
I follow where I'm led
and wonder what I know
and whether to stay home
and let it be stable
under the table
at least 'til I'm able
I could look into myself
find out who to tell
I could break out of my shell
or I could just stay here
whispering prayers
for it to stay stable
kept under the table
at least 'til I'm able
open eyed, ask my questions
until I learn my lesson
the legs of this table
are rotted, unstable
and I might be able
to believe the fables
let up somehow
the only blues a passing jay
another day down
will it always be this way?
let the coastal rain collect
in the hollows of my bed
sift the stars out
all these things I can't replace
run the heat down
wash the moon out of my face
let the coastal rain collect
in the hollows of my bed
let the silence be my guest
while the ocean clears my head
I'm a quiet mouse
learning how to grouse
but try to leave your house
with goodbyes that count
who knew?
the lengths that I would go to
to always tag along with you?
I beat you home
so I'll wait out here alone
I've gone and looked it over
can't stay shut in at home
who knew?
the lengths that I would go to
to always tag along with you?