Lighthouses and Cigarettes

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When I said I was leavin'

I didn't expect you to beg me to stay

but when you said

I understand, baby

that just about killed me cuz

I ain't understood nothin' since 

we been together

You can keep the Stevie Ray albums

but I'm taking the Muddy Waters

it kinda grew on me

and I'm leaving you my Bonnie

cuz you need a good woman

The winds have died down

and my car's all packed

Shit, baby, you look so sweet

sittin' there on the porch

in your Levis and that old T shirt

with your hair all wet and

hangin' in your eyes

just like a little boy

but you always are the calmest

after a storm

I better go 

and now I know

why people say they can't look back

cuz if I do, I might just see 

the ashes on your cigarette

glowing

like a beacon on a lighthouse

calling me home.

submitted for Imaginary Garden With Real Toads, Friday Picture Prompt, To the Lighthouse

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