Two Stories to Every Side

I say, “Do you love me?”

You say, “For all time.”

Forever you’ll be there

Through thickest or thin

Your caring, our friendship

Will always abide

But there are two stories

To every side

 

(chorus)

Two stories to every side

The one that we tell

And the one that we hide

The words on our lips

And the truth deep inside

Two stories to every side

 

You say, “Are you happy?”

I say, “I’m doing my best.”

But when the workday is over

There isn’t much left

I just long to be with you

Let’s go for a ride

We’ll share our stories

From every side

 

You say I’m too needy

I put our love to the test

I say, “I wish you freedom

And only the best.”

Still I’m thinking that you’re greedy

To push me aside

And keep all your secrets

Like you’re living a lie

 

I say, “I know you’re leaving

Because you’re already gone.”

You say that you’re staying

To help me move on

Our marriage is over

But our souls are still tied

By the one story

That never will die

 

 

Thomas Hubbard (1/24/2006)

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