Come Out and Play (w/m Jim Proctor)
Walking by the road
In the darkness last night
And you the same direction
Just on the other side.
You said you’d go your own way
So I left you alone
You never saw me, Laurie.
In all these years of dreaming
You never appeared
I guess you’re still in Philly
And I’m way out here.
We fancied life together
Then you ran away
When I said lady, Laurie, won’t you come out and play?
Were we on different roads
Back when you said goodbye?
This talk about connecting
Was that just a lie?
I’m sure you’ve told your story
But never to me
Would you tell me, Laurie?
My story comes from dreaming
Though it’s been quite a while
I was searching for you
And you were a child.
Something sent you hiding
So what could I say
I said I’m sorry, Laurie, won’t you come out and play?
Well you came out from hiding
At the end of that dream
But that was such a long time
And you’ve never been seen.
I wonder if our journeys
Are now as close as last night
Can you see me, Laurie?
By now I’m sure you’ll never
Cross that road to my side
But if I hear you coming
Could be my turn to hide.
Could be I’m with someone
Or afraid you won’t stay
Will I hear me ever say Laurie, won’t you come out and play?
Featured image: River View Cemetery & road, Portland OR