John Paul
I found your picture in a drawer I didn't know was there
And as I looked and stared awhile I sat down in my chair.
It seemed to be so long ago, I don't know where time went,
but finding this picture helped remind me, you were heaven sent.
The picture I see shows the world your amazement in your smile
and how the world was very new, just how you were beguiled.
A few short years, you learned the world was not a friendly place
By the time you were a teen the smile was gone, a frown upon your face.
You hated them, you hated life, your hatred swelled and grew.
Before I knew just how far it went, you hated your mother too.
You screamed at me, you blamed the world for all
your aches and pain.
And then one day you committed an act that labeled you insane.
So now my son, I sit here alone, wondering what I could have done
To help you see the world is good, and beautiful and fun.
My hands are tied, the judgments made, your future very clear.
I found this picture in my drawer, its how I will keep you here.
© Copyright 2002 Amawitch-granny witch
