Face In The Window

I dreamt you there, across the room,

I was at your windowsill.

I moved in for a closer look,

the anticipation was a thrill!

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You were watching I Love Lucy,

dressed in a sweatshirt and some shorts.

The way you lounged there on the chair,

got my heart all out of sorts.

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You had a glass of wine,

I sipped a 7-11 slurpy.

Being tipsy made you giggle,

mine made me a little burpy.

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You headed to the kitchen for a refill,

and some popcorn.

Your phone rang, I knew it was him,

I rued the day that he was born.

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He cheated with your bestfriend,

yet you continue to forgive them.

They don’t deserve you girl,

or the patience that you show them.

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They should grovel at your feet,

make up for their disrespect.

Yet, they continue to hook up,

challenging your intellect.

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If you had only chosen me,

seen how I would have loved you.

You wouldn’t cry yourself to sleep,

alone now in your living room.

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I stand guard here at your window,

your salvation from their torment.

I don’t understand your indecision,

what about that don’t you get.

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When I told you what they’d done,

you got mad and yelled at ME!

That restraining order was insane,

no, I wasn’t being mean.

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You misunderstood the way I grabbed you.

when I shook you by your shoulders.

How could I ever hurt my girl?

when you're my one and only treasure.

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I know you didn’t mean it when,

you said, you were happy I got fired,

you often say things you don’t mean,

when you are hungry, stressed, and tired.

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If you would only let me in,

you’d see, I simply want what’s best.

I need to tell you how I feel,

need to get it off my chest.

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Back when I was your lover.

when we met all those years ago.

Across the room we fell in love,

our hearts created a crescendo.

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You vowed your heart to me,

and then tore it all away.

But we’re never far apart, my love,

I know you'll see that one day.

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You’ll see my love for you,

and then take me in your arms.

I will protect you from the pain,

will protect you from all harm.

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Until then, I’ll be right here, dear,

In moonlight- despite all the innuendo.

The man who holds your heart,

the face outside your window.