you were alone   I saw you from that second story window   no sign of Jerome   he burned your would'ves   right down to the cinders      so why'd you go   the party's full of friends   that you lost in the break up   did you think he'd show   & be impressed by a new dress   & your sister's make-up      you were alone   canvassing to save your reputation   sobbing to Simone   about how he up & left no explanation      & how you drove   out to his place to pound the door   & wake the neighbors   til they yelled he ain't home   now go & get some sleep   do us a favor      you were alone   hiding from the rain in the gazebo   shivered to the bone   & hoping for a taxi to retrieve you      well if you need a ride home   I'm on my way up to Orinda   & you can wear my coat