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Sep 2016
He sees his reflection while shaving in the mirror
She sees hers in a pool of tears
He reflects back on the here and now
Her on the forgotten years

Prepares his day with suit and tie
She gets the kids ready for school
This is how it is, he never questions why
She's found out old is nothing new

When did the pull of pressure replace the tug of love
And marriage bliss up and pack it in
At what point in life do you say I've had enough
When all that's left is the remember when

Chasing deadlines and deals again he's working late
Alone she puts the kids to bed
He'll get home exhausted with little left to say
How long can she go on is anybody's guess

He never feels providing for family is a crime
Her heart is under lock and key
Maybe if he'd stop for a moment he would find
That a husband and father is all his family needs

When did the pull of pressure replace the tug of love
And marriage bliss up and pack it in
At what point in life do you say I've had enough
When all that's left is the remember when
Mike Hauser
Written by
Mike Hauser  Sunny Florida
(Sunny Florida)   
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