he don't get out much

these days

but I wouldn't call him

lazy



he sees the dawn sneak

into the room

and knows the dogs will

be up soon



and we thought that he was doing alright

as the sun chased down another night



and days carreen

like the waters

of a river rushing

to the sea



here she comes again

down the staircase

she never passes without

saying hello



and we thought that he was doing alright

and she says hello



I can't forget the ghost

I can't forget the ghost

I can't forget the ghost

of his smile



dogs will wag their tails

and birds will sing

hell it's hard world

for little things



and we thought that he was doing alright



I can't forget the ghost

I can't forget the ghost

I can't forget the ghost

of his smile