his ghost

in the closet
he was lost
never knowing
how to talk

never able
to cry or call
as he sat there
for years and year

biting nails
weary eyes
counting circles
wearing disquise

no one will know
he was ever here
always forgotten
after all these years

bent over double
becoming weak
tears now streaming
down his cheek

didn't you see him
as you opened the door
some may see him
others ignore

for he is a ghost
of what was once real
a kind and scared
boy of fears

now hes a memory
that no one remembers
now he locks the door
for them, he'd ignore

and when you realize
he was shut out
it'll be too late
he'll foget himself

and he'll fade away
like the memory he used to be
his ghost will disapear
in his fear

scared of the dark
afraid f the light
now he drifts on
to the afterlife

you may try to catch him
but it'll be too late
for he is a ghost
locked by invisible chains

goo back to when
you last saw his face
remember your vow
to not forget his trace

remeber the handprint
left on the wall
remeber his cry
his call

remeber what you said
as he faded away
"dont worry,
mommy will always love her baby"

and before you forget
reach out your hand
into the closet
with hopes to mend

everything you have said
dont forget you place
dont forget you worried sound
dont forget his face

hold on tight
then let go
hes a big boy now
off on his own