2007-11-15

for sammy

don't go out little boy
don't leave behind all your toys
don't grow up to a life in pain
don't live life without joy

there is so much for you to gain
but at what risk? how long lain?
if you go too soon for you to be
you'll be covered in rain

outside there is misery
bombs guns steel and the deepest sea
inside this home it is safe
let's just play you and me

inside you i see the future
don't ever let anyone hold you back
i just don't want you to suffer
i hope you have all that i lack

1 comment:

finijo said...

Dave,

That is beautiful and heartfelt and perfect. I wonder if you are feeling some deep apprehension about going off to school - we all felt it. Those words could be the same ones your parents and loved ones are are thinking/feeling about you.

You've written a beautiful gift for your brother.