Unraveling Warmth

[Chorus] Michigan morning, mist hangs low On the platform, watch him go Tin kettle steams, a whistle cries Beneath these grey November skies To Detroit's hum, he's on his way Leaving all this yesterday [Verse] Wooden planks are damp and slick My brother's grip, it feels so quick I count the cracks on his worn hand Leaving this small, quiet land His duffel bag, a strap gave way He pulled my scarf, a gift today [Pre-Chorus] Unraveling warmth, a crimson thread To tie his load, a thought unread And in his pocket, cool and green A single apple, sharp and keen [Chorus] Michigan morning, mist hangs low On the platform, watch him go Tin kettle steams, a whistle cries Beneath these grey November skies To Detroit's hum, he's on his way Leaving all this yesterday [Bridge] Two long whistles, then a short He waves goodbye, a last resort His cuff unravels, threads hang free A picture etched for me to see He's gone now, a distant gleam Fading like a passing dream [Verse] The train recedes, a rumbling sound Across the tracks, on frozen ground A single glove, worn and old A story silently told [Chorus] Michigan morning, mist hangs low On the platform, watch him go Tin kettle steams, a whistle cries Beneath these grey November skies To Detroit's hum, he's on his way Leaving all this yesterday