The High Road

from Third Act Problems by Derek Brink

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My grandma passed away in July of 2020. It was during the pandemic, but even prior to that, we didn’t see a lot of each other. We lived within driving distance, but it just worked out to be a mostly-holidays relationship. There are a lot of reasons why, but it mostly boils down to, “I should’ve called more.”

On the other side of that, Grandma had a phone too, and wasn’t exactly blowing up my voicemail either. But, as any of those relationships go, it was really more my responsibility than hers. Saying otherwise is trying to take a non-existent highroad. In the end, I’m shy and quiet. I don’t like the phone, even when I’m talking to someone I love. And it cost me.

So this is about that. But it sounds happier than it is…sometimes that happens.

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I really could’ve called more.
But maybe so could you.
I was looking for a reason.
But the reason should have been you.

So much for the high road.
It doesn’t mean a lot when someone’s gone.
So much for the high road.
In the end, it’s the journey that lives on.

I really should’ve stopped in.
But I wasn’t sure you were waiting for me.
I really should’ve found out.
I wonder if you’re still waiting for me.

So much for the high road… (etc.)

Being “right” doesn’t matter
when everything ends up feeling wrong.
Being wrong is what sticks with you
even if you were right all along.
I wish I could turn back the time.

Solo

So much for the high road… (etc.)

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from Third Act Problems, released March 3, 2023

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