Promise

I want you to stand in front of the tv Vacuum when my favourite show is on Wash the floor with the steamer And me smile as if it’s fun I want you to not hear what I am saying And ask questions already resolved As I shake my head and laugh You say you need some new shoes I want to hear you sneeze like a scream And make me jump when my back’s turned I’ll eat catleta with tomato soup And remember all the bridges we’ve burned. I want you to make me laugh and annoyed Will you promise you’ll never leave me I never want your sofa empty And I love your feet under my nose If you go I’m bound to follow you It’ll be down to you if I take the last step So, be sure to stay forever, please I can’t live with an empty chair. David Cox 08/12/24