The One Who Waits

The morning breaks another day alone The house is quiet just me and the phone Our little girl asks "When's Daddy coming back?" I smile and say "Soon" but my heart feels the lack I know he's out there driving through the night Bringing food to the table making things right I'm the one who waits but worry fills my mind Counting every minute hoping he'll be fine The nights are long and the fear is real Praying he stays safe behind that wheel She holds his picture kisses it each night Says "Goodnight Daddy" then turns off the light I lie awake staring at the moon Wishing he'd be home hoping it's soon But I know his wheels keep the world alive Still I can't help the fears that thrive I'm the one who waits but worry fills my mind Counting every minute hoping he'll be fine The nights are long and the fear is real Praying he stays safe behind that wheel Every mile he drives feels like a test I hold my breath hoping for the best I send him love in every prayer I say But deep inside I'm so afraid But tonight I face another anxious night I'm the one who waits but worry fills my mind Counting every minute hoping he'll be fine The nights are long and the fear is real Praying he stays safe behind that wheel