I see you all waiting,
I measure my gait,
As I\'m arriving
I stand tall and straight.
The kids see me coming
They start first to me,
Return for the hugging;
Your neck and your knee.
You stand there in clinches
With kisses and smiles.
The distance of inches
I measure as miles.
Sometimes your eyes
Dart quickly my way,
Saying goodbyes
You have nothing to say
I see you go lightly
I see you head home,
Pausing just slightly
To check on your phone.
I walk with their fingers
So small against mine.
I glance back, it lingers.
Think \"maybe next time\"