Here’s to the women
Who gave me nothin’
A peck on the cheek
And a lifeless hug
Sayin’ “We must do this again”
Like I’m some brainless mug
Out on a limb
They know I can’t swim
And so I drift
And drift
Until the next one comes along
To give me nothin’
In exchange for a song
Leavin’ me to wonder
Where I’m goin’ wrong
Here’s to the women
Who gave me nothin’
One hand in my pocket
And one on my heart
Promising this is goin’ somewhere
But always playin’ a part
Out in the rain
I’m goin’ insane
Floatin’ downstream
To who knows where
I might find somethin’
Or nothin’ at all
Or a wonderland of feelin’
Where tides rise and fall
Here’s to the women
Who gave me nothin’
Who say they want love
But just crave attention
Sayin’ “Don’t call me, I’ll call you
One day when I’m on the pension”
(c) Frank Howson 2020
