The Last Words

Just like in the movies
I replay it in my head
a foreshadowing slow motion
The last words that you said.

"I'll be right back
I'm running to the store"
you turned around
and put the key in the door

The last steps that you took
right across the yard
I follow them now
my memory, scarred.

The engine starts
you pull out of the drive
Never even knowing
that you wouldn't survive

I didn't even say goodbye
now I miss you and I cry
you left thinking you'll be right back
setting your cd to your favorite track

Kenney Chesney Me and You
your radio I could hear it
as you pullled out of view

Never thought I'd say this
when people ask me where you are
I say he never saw it coming
that speeding other car.

If it was just you had to go
I should have held your hand
at least so I could've told you
That I love you and
"The next place will be better
Your pain will be no more
promise to keep watch over us"
I'd say as your blood ran to the floor

"while you're up there in the sky
please ask Him for me "Why?"
and send me down a message
so I can sleep at night."

It just wasn't fair
for you to gasp for air
crying to yourself
prob'ly asking if He's there.

Pleading not to take you
feeling helpless and alone
thinking to yourself
this isn't how I'm supposed to go.

You left a family grieving
waiting for your return
those last and haunting words
"I'll be right back"
forever in our memory burned.