Give him his flowers

**Verse 1** The coffee’s brewing in the kitchen pot He’s tying laces, lost in thought Another day to build and provide With a quiet heart he pushes aside The weight he carries, never shown On the long walk home, and all alone. **Chorus** So why do we wait for the quiet room? The folded flag, the fading gloom? To say the words we meant to say On a perfect, ordinary day? He’s right here, standing in the sun Give him his flowers, while the work is done. **Verse 2** He fixes the fence and the leaky sink Lets you have the last drop of drink His love is in the things he does In silent strength, because he was Taught to hold it deep inside To be the rock, to be the guide. **Chorus** So why do we wait for the quiet room? The folded flag, the fading gloom? To say the words we meant to say On a perfect, ordinary day? He’s right here, standing in the sun Give him his flowers, while the work is done. **Bridge** Let the bouquet not be roses, cut and laid to rest Let it be the laughter, the gratitude confessed Let it be the "Thank you," the "I see how hard you try," The "I know you're weary," reflected in our eyes. Let it be the handshake that lingers just a while, The recognition of his journey, and his secret smile. **Chorus** So don’t you wait for the quiet room! The folded flag, the heavy gloom! Say the words you need to say On this perfect, ordinary day! He’s right here, standing in the sun Give him his flowers, while the work is done. **Outro** He’s breathing in, he’s breathing out… So tell him now. Tell him now.