Call Me When You Get There

Yes, I'll call you when I get there Mom,
I promise I'll be alright
I'd love to stay a little longer, but
I've gotta go, I'm losing light

Hi Mom, I'm here, I'm sorry
After I checked in and showered
I forgot I said I'd call you
I've been here about an hour

I didn't mean to make you worry
Tell Dad the car ran great
Relax now Mom, I'm sorry
My phone call was so late

Thank you for this vacation Mom,
You would not believe this bed!
I'm so grateful that you got me here
Now I'm off to rest my head

Hi Mom, I'm having so much fun!
So much to do and see
It seems I haven't thought too much
Of how you're missing me

I'll call for sure tomorrow Mom,
We'll have a nice long visit then
It's not like we won't get the chance
To talk ever again...


Hi Mom.


I'm not sure if you can hear me now...
She just called and said...

                                You're gone.

We didn't know that you'd be leaving
Or that you'd be gone so long

I promise I won't drive like this
They're coming here to take me home
God I wish I could still call you
While I'm waiting here alone

I wish I'd known that you were leaving
I wish I would have called
Though I don't know why you had to go
I know you won't come back at all

I call sometimes when Dad's not home
To hear your voice on the machine
It's all backwards now, I'm calling you
Wondering what places you're between

Can you just call me when you get there Mom?
I'm praying there's a way
That you can reach me, say you made it safe
Please tell me you're okay

I don't know the place you're going
But I know you won't return
So can you tell me all about the trip
Before the day when it's my turn?

Please tell me all about the drive
The scenery on the way
Maybe it will help me navigate
When I make the trek someday

So call me when you get there Mom,
Please, I just really need to know
That you made your journey safely
Now that you're the one to go.