The Blue Mug Waits

Lyrics

[Verse 1] You left your blue mug by the sink A crescent of tea dried on the rim I found the note beneath the fruit bowl Your careful slant still looking in [Pre-Chorus] The hallway clock keeps losing time I turn it back, then let it slide [Chorus] If you come by, the door is easy The kettle knows the old routine There’s room for all the words we missed And all the quiet in between If you come by, just come as you are No need to tell me where you’ve been [Verse 2] The market man asked how you’re doing I bought the pears you always chose Your coat still hangs behind the pantry It keeps the shape your shoulders wore [Pre-Chorus] Some days I almost call your name Then smile at how the habit stays [Chorus] If you come by, the door is easy The kettle knows the old routine There’s room for all the words we missed And all the quiet in between If you come by, just come as you are No need to tell me where you’ve been [Bridge] Maybe time is not a doorway Maybe it’s a table set With a chair pulled out a little For the things we don’t forget [Final Chorus] If you come by, the door is easy The kettle knows the old routine There’s room for all the words we missed And all the quiet in between If you come by, just come as you are No need to tell me where you’ve been [Outro] The blue mug waits beside the sink The morning comes; I let it in