Dream of a heartbeat

Dream of a heartbeat Sticky clothes from sweating fast in the midday heat Quick trip outside, this is not a day to drag your feet Clean the kitchen, do the wash, be sure and hang your clothes Try to pick the place up and put everything where it goes And I look to the skies and watch the sun move slowly west As I dream of a heartbeat that I want close to my chest Is today the day that her calendar will finally turn? I want to know so much but she’s careful not to burn Fire took her past and scorched a happy home Ever since, her broken heart aimlessly seems to roam Searching for a port like a ship lost in the storm Looking for safety, comfort and a place to stay warm But until that last fire is out, moved to a forgotten page That memory will burn with a cruel careless rage So I keep lookin to the western sky with a gleam in my eye You may stumble and fall, but just keep on giving it a try Time for a shower, get out of this damn old sticky shirt Wash away the tears and try your best not to hurt I’ll keep looking to the skies and watch the sun move slowly west And dream of a heartbeat that I want close to my chest Tim Windisch 08/11/2021