The Metro

I'm alone sitting with my empty glass

My four walls follow me into my past

I was on a Paris train

I emerged in London rain

And you were waiting there

Swimming through apologies



I remember searching for the perfect words

I was hoping you might change your mind

I remember a soldier sleeping next me

Riding on the metro



You wore white

Smiling as you took my hand

So removed

We spoke of winter-time in France

Minutes passed with shallow words

Years have passed and still the hurt

I can see you now

Smiling as you pulled away



I remember a letter wrinkled in my hand

"I'll love you always" filled my eyes

I remember a night we walked along the Seine

Riding on the metro



I remember a feeling coming over me

The soldier turned, looked away

I remember hating you for loving me

Riding on the metro



I'm alone sitting with my broken glass

My four walls follow me into my past

I was on a Paris train

I emerged in London rain

And you were waiting there

Swimming through apologies



I remember searching for the perfect words

I was hoping you might change your mind

I remember a soldier sleeping next to me

Riding on the metro