CHOICES

CHOICES


You say that you can't comprehend
Someone who's like me
That you would just as soon be dead
Than be a divorcee;
You ask what it's like to be
Alone all of the time
And how do I keep smiling
And seldom ever whine?

You want to know what it's like
To eat alone at night
And don't I ever feel afraid
When I turn out the light?
You wonder what I do all day
In this house all alone
And when darkness falls around me
Do I pick up the phone?

Well, I am here to tell you
That I also question you
And wonder why it is you stay
When you are always blue;
You sleep apart in separate rooms
You watch TV alone
Midnight calls are always you
When I pick up the phone.

You hate to cook his supper
You say he's never clean
You dread his advances once a month
And say he treats you mean;
You ask me how I manage
To always make ends meet
That you must have his money
To have a bite to eat.

Well, I'd sooner eat bologna
And drink water which is free
As long as I am happy
As long as I have me;
Yes, I always sleep alone
And wake up with my dog
But you lie there by yourself
And stay inside the fog.

I've already been where you are
And I won't be going back
You can wonder all you choose
But it's a plain fact;
My house is my warm home
Your home is just a house
I'd rather live all by myself
Than be you with your "spouse".

I can play my music loud
And take my bath all night
Read into the morning hours
Before turning off my light;
I can go anywhere, anytime
Or stay in bed all day
I can take a lover
Say what I want to say.

You ask me what I'm doing
On next Saturday night
Play a game of solitaire
Turn on TV to watch the Fight?
I guess I haven't told you
But I've a plane to catch
It's off to Vegas for awhile
Wanna place some bets?

I bet you that I will laugh
And sing myself to sleep
I bet I'll dance and I'll make love
While you sit home and weep;
I have to pack some dresses now
And sexy lingerie
See you soon, you be good
And I'll be back someday.