Jailhouse Love

I know how this goes, I've seen it before.

    I'll put in the time and you'll walk out the door. 

    I've always been good at supporting the cause, 

    standing up to the system, understanding the laws. 

    I stand steadfast and loyal, devoted and true. 

    Always there to encourage and help you get through. 

    My phone I keep close and press one when you call. 

    I don't cut and run, I'm in for the long haul. 

    I set your chirps to a special ringtone, 

    so I'm always there on the phone. 

    I do what I can so you won't wonder what I do. 

    So you can focus on healing and dreams to pursue.

    You can count on my letters, they'll lift you up. 

    I'll be your number one fan, filling your cup. 

    I'll be your personal cheerleader every step of the way.

    Marking off the calendar, waiting for that day. 

    I'll build you up while you're rebuilding a life. 

    A life where you swear you want me for your wife. 

    I'll go without to make your time served less rough. 

    You'll never know the time I serve is tough. 

    You'll go through the program and step up all the steps. 

    You'll be a success story for all of the reps. 

    You'll gain all the tools to make your life a success. 

    You'll be entirely too busy to miss my caress. 

    I'll be there for family day, smile, socialize, abide by the rules. 

    I'll fill up my planner with what's on your list of to do's

    I'll make every visit just to spend them with you. 

    Tho time spent on us will be far and few. 

    It's fine, don't be sorry. I know how it goes. 

    I know you appreciate me being there for the lows.

    I'm easily chosen when you're locked up with guys.

    When you said you choose me, I know it wasn't lies. 

    The compliments and gratitude, I know were real too.

    When I'm all that you've got I look beautiful to you. 

    Once you start living, options will weigh on your mind, 

    Living a life far away from me, I'll be left far behind. 

    While you're putting in the work with so much to do. 

    I'll be where you left me, still missing you. 

    It's your conviction, I wasn't around for the crime,

    but you'll be set free while I'm still doing time.

By Simple Sue

From: United States