Skies

when you said

"this is my favorite place in Kansas"

I didn't have the heart

to say "we're in Missouri"

but as the windows cycled by

around our table in the sky

I knew that you would be the one

to bring my face into the sun again

and you said

"I've got five giant older brothers.

don't mess around 'cuz they each

weigh a thousand pounds or more"

I laughed and swore to never

give them cause to swarm

and as we sped around the rink

I finally found the nerve to speak

I'd go anywhere with you

it doesn't matter what we do

come on now and fly with me

there are so many Skies to see

and when you got your first big offer

I knew it was too strong to keep

you in this town for long

we packed your things on Halloween

between the ghosts and ghouls

I couldn't help but make a scene

and as we drove you lost your voice

but as we checked your bags you said

you'd call me from Detroit

I thought I'd drive home in the rain

but as you left the ground

I booked my seat on the next plane

I'd go anywhere with you

it doesn't matter what we do

come on now and fly with me

there are so many Skies to see

the greatest gift I'll ever prize

was the welcome in your eyes

I'd go anywhere with you

it doesn't matter what we do

come on now and fly with me

there are so many Skies to see