All About Soul -Billy Joel

The inspiration for this comes from Billy Joel's song "All About Soul." Look it up, it's a pretty awesome song.



She sits. Waiting for him to speak. He's silent. He doesn't know what to say. There aren't words.

Sometimes they don't need them. Without speaking, they have a silent understanding. They think alike in that way, almost on the same wave-length, most of the time it's a bit scary how they know what the other is thinking.

But sometimes they don't. And this is one of those times. Where did it go wrong? Why is there this break-down in communication? They can't understand it, and yet here it is. They find themselves swallowing nervously, and staring at their shoes instead of looking at each other.

Why is their life so hard? When did it get this complicated?

He wishes things were different. He wishes he could make things easier for her, but it's out of his control. He's afraid of her giving up. Of her not being able to take anymore, and just running away. He fears this because he knows that she's had her moments. Like right now. He knows that she feels like she's at the end of her rope. And he prays to God that she doesn't give up.

He can't live without her. If she left, he wouldn't be able to survive. She is what keeps him going. He loves her, so much. She is his air, and no one understands him like she does.

"I'm sorry." he whispers. It's so quiet, one would almost wonder if he spoke it out loud. But she hears it. He knows she does. She always does.

She doesn't speak. Instead she reaches out and grabs his hand. The gesture says everything.

I know. I forgive you. I'm sorry too. I'm not running away. I understand. I know what you're feeling. This isn't your fault. I don't blame you. I love you.

It's all about soul.