My Father's Chair

My Father's Chair still standing there



All alone since the long night



Now it's three years on and I still feel



He'll come home, we'll be alright



So where's this healing time brings



I was told the pain would ease



But it still hurts like the first night



That night my brother, my mother and I



Were looking up at a distant star



And wishing we could reach that far



And back in the house



And alone for the first time



We told each other we cared



We avoided My Father's Chair



I watch my family, we hold on



We are strong and we'll be alright



The clock continues counting down, all the while



And every child will share the long night



But do the spirits meet again



Why am I still so filled with doubt



Is my soul everlasting



And the far distant future



When I knew you'd be gone



Came too fast and stays too long



Why do they leave the weak of spirit



And take the strong



When the world turns sour



And I get sick from the smell



And I can't find no comfort there



I climb into My Father's Chair