Child Again

I’m a child again

Lost in the funeral parlor

the casket frightened me away

Holding too tightly a cold face

Of a man who gave me hugs

Offered laughter and lecture

 

 

I’m a kid once more

 

Afraid of the frigid corpse

That won’t give a comforting hug

Death’s running me in circles

I forgot to cry

 

 

I’m a little girl again

 

Afriad of the dark corners

Lonely at night in my bed

Holding desperately to Teady

Waiting for the sun to bring the end

But this time light won’t do

To push away frightening dreams

The sorrow lingers inside me

Letting these tears flow freely

 

 

I’m a child-kid-little girl

 

Fearful of Death’s shadow night kiss

Lost inside the funeral parlor

 

Author's Note

Cp. 9:36AM Mon 04/21/08 Red Jumpsuit Apparatus 10&11 sad tired eyes, getting it out (Written, New Word)