flow river flow
with the wishes and the woes
we never spoke
out loud

i bet youve never seen a grown man cry

he tickles little toes
with ribbons and bows
to hear the laughter he never had
as a child

i bet you heard me when i screamed
from the top of my lungs
you were there
always watching me

wish away the guilt
that you were never meant to have
wash away the tears
that make them so mad

maybe it was to late for me
maybe i was too far gone

i bet this is what you tell yourself
when youre trying to fall asleep at night

dance under starlight
when no one is looking
feel the rain on your skin
breathe out the pain

shine
shine little light of mine
and tell the world 
what youve seen
visions of angels
sparkling lights
after your head hits the ground
before the world turns to night

dry your eyes
little one
youre all grown up now
its time you won

fables are told when the lights go out
about what happens behind closed doors

you were there
you knew what was happening
why didnt you stop it
why didnt you save me

flow river flow
with wishes and woes
tell us why the grown men cry

i want to die
because im dying inside
dont you see it in my eyes

k.g.

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