A Ride That Never Came

Counting all the drinks in your eyes
Stumbling through the crowd to say good night
Shaking hands as any neighbor would
Racing through your lonely neighborhood

Despite your rusty chain, you lead the way
Just trying to get home without delay
Watching you slip off your sweaty seat
Your handlebars collide into the street

Scraping gravel out of your knees
After an accident that no one else could see
As the ambulance gets louder and brighter
You turn a color I don't know the name of

Every waiting room is the same
I didn't think you were in any danger
Walk back to collect your crooked frame
I waited for a ride that never came