In the Here and Now

Many places I’ve travelled.
Many people I have loved.
I can’t deny, the best of them was you.
I remember lying close.
First studying your face.
Eager for you to love me, too.

Alone we’d walk the town at night.
And, I’d always lead the way.
I was keen to please, but also I was proud,
Because you were my friend,
Because I thought that wouldn’t end,
Because all I know is in the here and now.

Today, in my new here and now
I wonder where you are.
I don’t know near from far.
I hear her cry and I’m lost in a fog.
Today, in my here and now
I’ve got all this love to give.
I’ve only got one life to live.
She misses you,
And I’m her dog.

Dogs are faithful to the end;
Your ending came too soon.
Tell me, was it something that I did?
I can fetch a stick or two,
But, I can’t re-light this fire.
It’s up to you and her to rid the hurt.

Today, in the here and now,
Will you tell me where you are?
I don’t know near from far;
I only hear her cry and see the fog.
Today, in her here and now
She’s got all this love to give.
She’s only got one life to live.
She misses you
And, I'm your dog, too.

(A country song, written by Woodworm Willie's Dog, Tripod.)