is a
journey
not a
destination.
You'd whisper in my ear
And promise me things
I wanted to hear
"One year and counting"
I said with a grin
You can't comprehend
The joy I felt within
A candlelit dinner
Set perfectly for two
The fireplace lit brilliantly
With a beautiful hue
Tonight was our night
You'd whisper in my ear
And promise me things
I wanted to hear
I told you to be here
Promptly at eight
Tonight would be marvelous
I didn't want to wait
It was five til eight
Tick-tock went the clock
I sat waiting
To hear your key in the lock
Tonight was our night
You'd whisper in my ear
And promise me things
I wanted to hear
I looked extra special
On tonight of all nights
My pretty red dress
No runs in my tights
My hair all done up
My makeup quite right
This was going to be
Our special night
Tonight was our night
You'd whisper in my ear
And promise me things
I wanted to hear
How you were dressed
Your clothes could be baggy
Your hair a mess
You could have a pimple
The size of Missouri
You'd still be just
As handsome to me
Tonight was our night
You'd whisper in my ear
And promise me things
I wanted to hear
The clock struck eight
The door remained closed
The reason for your absence
Was undisclosed
I paced the floor
And awaited your call
It wasn't like you
To be late after all
Tonight was our night
You'd whisper in my ear
And promise me things
I wanted to hear
The candles went dim
Our beautiful meal
Has now gone to waste
I'm beginning to fee
A tiresome sensation
One of agony and stress
The tears are welling up
I can't hide my distress
Tonight was our night
You'd whisper in my ear
And promise me things
I wanted to hear
I have not heard from you still
The fire is out
The chicken cold on the grill
My dress is covered
With stains from my tears
The slow songs are still
Ringing in my ears
Tonight was our night
You'd whisper in my ear
And promise me things
I wanted to hear
I collapse on the couch
From you I never heard
Where you were tonight
Not one single word
I woke up the next morning
With my makeup on
You never showed up
So I can't say you're gone
Tonight was our night
You'd whisper in my ear
And promise me things
I wanted to hear
A note from my love
Was attached to the door
"My darling, I know
We've been through this before
But just know I love you
And wish I was here
I'm sorry I couldn't make it
I love you, dear"
Tonight was our night
You'd whisper in my ear
And promise me things
I wanted to hear...