Her ballet shoes still hang
outside my bedroom door.
I see them every morning,
before my work at the store.
As my car cuts and cruises,
through the country's autumn streets,
My mind slowly wanders
to a harsh, wooden seat.
The judge's decision was irrevocable,
my wife left with everything.
I last saw her ride a taxi, tossing
to the sewers, our wedding ring.
Work is always such a challenge
when my customers just stare.
They know how harsh it was,
but they don't really care.
The judge's decision was irrevocable,
my wife left with everything.
She even took our daughter,
that precious little thing.
As my car cuts and cruises,
through the country's autumn streets,
My mind slowly wanders
to my daughter's little feet
Her ballet shoes still hang
outside my bedroom door.
They once were used for dancing,
but not anymore.