LIGHTNING MARBLES

Gathering the ducklings to me
I want to pull them all back
to where they were
when they loved me
it's like scrambling after
lightning marbles on a hardwood floor
Why did I drop them?
Why did I drop them?
I could have kept them safe and close
I could have talked to them.
It's not just life
life moves this way
But I let them go
I let them fall
and roll away
I never even thought about it
I never saw it happening
I know it's too late
I know I've burned away
so much of my life
Just know that I'm sorry
I'm sorry
I want to wrap my arms
around all of you
I am only pieces
without you
and I betrayed you
let time take you
It was unforgivable
but please forgive me
You can come back now!
You don't have to hide now!
Ollie ollie oxen free!!
Ghosts in the graveyard!
I'm ready!
I'm finally ready to be the friend
you all deserve!!
You can come back now.
I'm
still
here
They've all gone
they got tired of waiting for me to call
they took their toys and went home
I wasn't listening
there was a million better things to do I guess
I don't remember what they were
but they were better, I guess
I think
maybe
I'll stay here a little bit longer
you know
calling for them, maybe a few will hear
and then I'll probably
go home