Stand By Your Side

Your work shoes by the kitchen door

I caught my foot and started in

Then made a speech about the plates

Never asked how your day had been

I’m on your side

I know it didn’t sound

that way

You didn’t need a fight On top of what you faced today

That was mine to carry,

not yours to take

I’m on your side

You said, “You done?” I said,

“I think”

You slid a towel across the sink

Said, “Good. Then dry these while I talk”

I stayed and heard about your day

I’m on your side

I know it didn’t sound

that way

You didn’t need a fight

On top of what you faced today

That was mine to carry,

not yours to take

I’m on your side

It’s been a long day for us both

Let’s leave the dishes where they lie

Come and sit here next to me

We don’t need to fight tonight

I’m on your side

It didn’t show tonight

You’ve had a long day too I took it out on you

You weren’t to blame

I’m on your side