When the view outside your window is dominated largely by snow
And it's cold and quiet, many thoughts keep you occupied
And your mind takes you home
To the warmth of endless summer
To the first time you approached a stranger
The last time you felt brave before you ran away together
And now you miss them but you're terrified
You wanna go back but how do you begin to apologize
Will they even take you back
Or disgrace you before the entire town
They will not believe any lies you can conjure
Even before you left they knew you were unhappy
They just didn't care enough to help the poor girl
Don't expect any aid now
All they want is to punish someone other than themselves
And with that the thoughts vanish
You're left wondering why you even bother
To expect a homecoming that may not end in your slaughter
The prodigal daughter
Embarrassment so she's daughter of her mother
Her father if he bothers to acknowledge
Can you see what your freedom cost
Everyone you may have loved once
Welcome to your new home though
Take comfort in the silence; his welcoming gaze; and the snow
