Leaving in the Morning
By Garland Davis
Walking along among the lights of Magsaysay Drive
Me and Mercy making our way toward the night
I can hear the songs from the entertainers, the girls
Begging sailors inside
Watching the summer sun slowly fall from sight
There’s a warm wind from over the bay
Filling the streets with the smell of Subic
Mercy pushes her hand into my hand
Said she likes the feel of her hand in mine
In the morning, the ship is leaving, making way to the Gunline
Tonight, I’m sure we’ll be just fine
For the time left together
And I know for tonight she will be mine
The band is playing in the country bar
I laid out the cash for a couple of drinks
And while we are dancing, she wraps her arms around me
And I can feel her arms and body pulling me in
While we sway to the music
She tells me she loves me
And I laugh because I know it isn’t true
But, our time together draws to an end tonight
And, Mercy, there’s so much I want to do with you.