Mannie's smile

I await your return at the window
And I reach out for your paw
We were tried and true from the get-go
But now we've been separated too long
Still, my stomach deflates on the floor
Just pouring with regret
I hold onto my only memento
A shredded page you left on my bed

You should've known that
It was all for love, we had to fall apart
I'll never forget
All the days we had and still forgive myself
One day you'll let go
And maybe you'll think of me once in a while
You should have known that
It was me who made you go and broke your smile

And the cats don't know which way to turn
Their captain is now gone
Has he taken a nap in the dirt?
I bet they buried him under the lawn
But I pray you've forgotten the lot
On the lap of luxury
'Cause every hour I surface the thought
Of you just trying to get back to me