When I saw Heart walking back the next morning, I knew she had done it again.
I thought of the times I stood up for her but I knew she had done it again.

Out front,
      I sat on the steps looking down.
      She walked up the steps smiling up.
      Unrestrained ebullience, her steps were still the same, No calling cards, no stain.

I told the children it was just another deal, an all-nighter all right.
Kept my bravery up, my fears in check I tried to keep it light.

Heart knew I would do that,
that it was not her,
That I knew it was just the night.