Not Today

No, I'm not for you today.

I hear you - you've got deadlines to meet

Sites to visit

Orders to ship

And on any other day I'd take care of it all

Not today.

No, I'm not for you today.

I hear you - it's been a long week

You've worked late

Studied hard

And on any other day I'd take you out for a drink

Not today.

No, I'm not for you today.

I hear you - it's tough being my parent

You struggle

You care

And on any other day I'd praise you for your efforts

Not today.

No, I'm not for you today

I hear you - it's boring in the house

Just your bed

And your toys

And on any other day I'd walk you around the block

Not today.

No, I'm not for you today

I hear you - it's time to start a family

Time to clean

Time to weed

And on any other day I'd work right along with you

Not today.

Today I'm for me

I tell you - I need a break from responsibility

Just to sit

Just to breathe

Because on every other day I listen, I care, and I work

Not today.