Demo only. Week ending 06/10 0f 2023 Songwriting Group. (No prompt)

I met you the first time on the cell
When you asked for Rachel’s hand
Later you asked me how to land
without a scratch on a bed of nails

I didn’t know how hard you fought
The pain your brain caused you
The incessant commands to hit Undo
each breath you reluctantly drew

We thought you’d found the help
You finally asked for, Steven,
But it was just a kindness
To prepare us for your leaving
Just two more sleeps
Then we’ll all meet
Just two more sleeps

I told her you’d be fine now
Admitted at last for help
But “No Threat To Himself”
Is what they jotted down

I’m glad you reached her on the phone
So she could rest that night
Before you turned off the light and
Left her on the bed of nails alone

CHORUS

I drove all night to Tennessee
To feel your warm hand chill in mine
As my daughter kissed you goodbye 
And held you as they switched you free

A decade on she finally smiles
Still every once in a while it seems
She feels it all again and weeps
For you and your lost child

	CHORUS

Two More Sleeps - Rick Watson

Keyboardist, Drummer, Composer - The Future Past, Machine Love

Hog Branch is home-base for Austin country soul songwriter, music, actor Rick Watson.  #GulfCoastSoulandBlues #FunkfromtheFarm #CountrySoulNoLimits