she sits in a dark room

waiting for her chance to play

i locked her up because it hurt too much

to watch her hope and dream all day

she calls my name softly

like she knows me so well

i shut her out because she does

and i can’t stand that fact

one day i’ll come back to her

play and jump and sing with her

i swear i will be able to take care of us

like others couldn’t, didn’t when we were young

she’ll wait for me forever if she has to

i pray she won’t have to do that

she deserves more than anyone could give

i wish the me now could nurture us like she needs