Postmarked Birmingham

I recognized the writing
On the plain white envelope
I wondered where she'd wind up
Before she called or wrote
The answer's in a circle
Through the word "love" on a stamp
Postmarked Birmingham

And I'd have bet on California
'Cause her sister's in Bel Air
Or I could see Seattle
With her mom and dad up there
She never mentioned Alabama
So I don't understand
Postmarked Birmingham

A two-page letter
Written on Ramada stationery
Dated April 22
She asked me not to hate her
Said 'she's sorry'
I believe it's what she felt she had to do

So the day she left, she made it
200 miles south
Did she settle there or did she mail this note
On her way out of town?
What chance is there to find her?
When the only clue I have
Is postmarked Birmingham

A two-page letter
Written on Ramada stationery
Dated April 22
She asked me not to hate her
Said 'she's sorry'
I believe it's what she felt she had to do

Every day down by the mailbox
Standing on the curb I check
The upper right-hand corner
Of every piece of mail I get
Hoping there's that certain circle
Through the word "love" on a stamp
Postmarked Birmingham
Postmarked Birmingham

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