Even though he shivers when she calls his name Still he can't reveal himself, to ease her sorrows Every day he comes home late, and looks away Staring at the screen, with plans to change tomorrow And he wants to say, what she needs to know But he can't explain He's at loss for words Even when she speaks, he's disconnected He knows what she's longing for, but won't console her Every day she wishes for another way Staring at the suitcase, packed to leave tomorrow And she wants to stay, but she needs to go As he drifts away She's at loss for words