Watching and Waiting

I watch you leave
I watch as you go to her
I know what you're supposed to do
I can't believe that it's finally over with her

I try to keep myself busy
I watch TV
I eat a few oranges
I fix my dinner
I wash the dishes
I put the cloths in the dryer
I watch the clock
I wait

I take the cloths out of the dryer
I hang them up
I answer the phone; it's not you
I talk
I cry
I listen to Georgia's words
I wish you'd come home
I write
I answer the phone, it's you
I hear your voice, what do I hear in your voice
I fear
I love

I wait for your words
I wait for your decision
I wait for what it will bring
I wait for you
I wait for the phone call
I wait for the words; "I'm on my way home"
I wait for the sound of your truck
I wait for the sound of your key in the door
I wait for the sight of you
I wait to hold you in my arms

So tell me,
Just how long does it take
To finish a cup of coffee?

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