Ode to Kenley Road

A 'phone rings in the distance
But I know it’s not for me
And I stare at my reflection
In a mirror that is staring back at me
A change in me I see
I made all the excuses
And played the part like an Oscar nominee
Used my persuasions
To spend an afternoon in my own company
A change of scenery
And if on your return
Would you be surprised to learn?
If I had the nerve to say
That this is where I want to be
And wait for you to come back to me
There’s a photo on the bookcase
And many more upon the gallery
Search through the smiling
And I wonder if there’s space enough for me
In your changing history
So the phone remains unanswered
But I’ll still keep hanging on
Leaving optimistic pleas
As I try to prove you wrong
Please don’t change the song
Please don’t change the song
And if on your return
Would you be surprised to learn?
If I had the nerve to say
That this is where I want to be
And wait for you to come back to me