ONE LAST DRINK

ONE LAST DRINK

I know you're not happy
When I spend time alone
Missing our four children
Who have all left home;
You know my heart aches
Every time they call
And I feel my self break
As I walk down the hall.....

"One last drink" I say aloud
As I pop the cork and pour
A little bit of happiness
Isn't that what this is for?
You look at me in disgust
As you watch your game
I drink alone at the table
'Til I don't know my name.

Our home is just a house now
Since the kids all moved away
And all I do is drink now
Nearly every single day;
You work the extra hours
To stay away from me
But I always have my bottle
To keep me company.

You ask me if I'm ready now
To come on up to bed
I answer "one last drink
Yes; just one, I said!"
You slam the door behind you
Your face turned to the wall
And I can hear you snoring
From way out in the hall.

Our life is dull and routine
Our family's far apart
Can't you see I'm dying
Of a fragile, broken heart?
Give me some time to heal
Give me more time to think
And in the meantime, baby
Just give me one last drink.......