Hello, Dear
I know you’re there
I’d recognize you anywhere
Especially in this house we share
Surrounded by these walls
I run into you all the time
Without even trying
The other day your hand brushed mine
When I passed you in the hall
From where I am
To where you are
As the crow flies isn’t far
Nearer than the nearest star
Or Jupiter to Venus
We used to interact
We used to be quite close, in fact,
For twenty years, if you’re keeping track
Nothing came between us
And mind you
I know where to find you
If it comes down to it, dear
My eyes are open
My view is unbroken
I can see you from here
Lately it’s been awfully quiet
Now that we no longer fight
Branches rustle in the night
And crickets creak
And while it’s temporary, dear, it’s
Spooky living with a spirit
Though I’m certain I would hear it
If you were to speak
The day is done, the sun has set
But darkness isn’t total yet
I can still make out your silhouette
Moving across the floor
And in the fading light
A memory of a warmer life
A future former wife
Heading towards the door
And so, I’ll be the first to know
When you finally disappear
You’ll catch my eye
If you wave goodbye
‘Cause I can see you from here
credits
from Eternity Resumes,
released November 1, 2018
ljg – guitar, vocals
Matt Kanelos – piano
Charlie Burnham – violin
Alec Spiegelman – alto flute, clarinet, bass clarinet
recorded by Oren Bloedow at the Owl Music Parlor, Brooklyn
mixed by Monte Vallier at Ruminator Audio, San Francisco
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