My Child

Searching for the traces

Of how you were before

Sometimes you perceive familiar faces

But I’m never really sure

Tell me you still hear me

I suppose you understand

Why do appear to see right through me

When I’m the only one you have?

Still, silent wretch with joyless smile

Why so bleak you seem this morning?

I’ll still be with you for a while

Will you not be woken for me?

My child

Would I ever let you fall?

Is there something in your eyes?

Or is there nothing there at all?

Every time I see you

You don’t recall my name

Sometimes I pretend you still remember

But it doesn’t feel the same

I hardly recognize you

But you’ve been away so long

Can’t you see I’m still right here beside you?

And will you notice when I’m gone?

Worst case for sure, they’ve even seen

Only life without sensation

No-one can find the help you need

Seems your mind’s become too vacant