"Patient Wife" an Old-Fashioned Love Song by Jess Coffman

Patient Wife

Intro:

You may not notice, but I always stop to look,

Adoring you above pages of my book. 

Your quiet grace, your playful eyes, 

Your love sustains me thorough the day,

It makes me stop and realize,

Life has changed me in a way, 

Chorus: 

But...

It gets better, and I get better than this, I promise, 

Please trust in this early morning kiss, I promise,

You are by far my favorite person in this life,

I'm saving all my love for you, my patient wife. 

Bridge:

My love, to think of you without, 

I fall to pieces,

I want to give and be everything you need. 

I just need a little time, to learn the ropes

and make a dime, 

And soon we'll reap the roses

from these tiny seeds. 

Chorus:

Cause…

It gets better, and I get better than this, I promise, 

Please trust in this early morning kiss, I promise,

You are by far my favorite person in this life,

I'm saving all my love for you, my patient wife. 

Tag:

You are my peace and sunshine too, my gorgeous wife

You are the best part of my life, my patient wife. 

JESS COFFMAN

This song was written a few weeks ago, while I was babysitting for the wonderful family that I always sit for, on date night Saturday night. The smiliest children, Lily and Hudson, had already been put to sleep by their hardworking and gracious mother, so my job was set to be incredibly easy for the rest of the night. I asked Lily and Hudson's Father, if there was anything else I could do for them around the house that night, since I wouldn't actually be caring for their children. He jokingly said, "You can write us an old-fashioned love song." That was quite possibly the best task I could ever have been given, and I proceed to write and complete two songs before they returned home for the night. The song above, "Patient Wife," was one of those songs. 

"Patient Wife," was written as a valentine for my two friends Joe and Allyson. Allyson and I worked together for six months in Southern Utah performing in the final workshop of Disney's "Aladdin," before it went to Broadway, and "Hairspray." We laughed together, drank wine together, made Sunday night dinners together, danced in the rain together, escaped to Vegas together, experienced the most amazing Firework show together, had a real life Hunger Games and so much more. 

Then, during an extended dark weekend of shows, Allyson flew home to New York to her boyfriend Joe. When she came back to Utah, her left ring finger was dazzling with diamonds and bows! Allyson and Joe were engaged!!! It was so exciting! I have been lucky enough to stay close with Allyson over the past few years, and had the time of my life at their wedding one year ago today. They even humored me and played "The Thong Song" just for me that night, so I could really dance my face off! I love you guys so much! I am honored and uplifted to be in your life and call you friends! Happy One Year Anniversary!!

Best,

Jess