Helpless Son

Spring has come and brought me these

Daffodils and lily leaves

I place them all upon your chest

I knew that it would come to this

I’ve watched your skin and bones give out

Wincing at the pain you’ve felt

Helpless son I am to you

If only science had a clue

Leaning on whats left of you

Tell me all about your youth

The boys you kissed

The men you knew

The places that were dear to you

And when the cancer ate your bones

You fought for life and you came home

If that’s not love then I don’t know

Spell it out in great detail

And I wanna know about myself

Was I the son you’d always hoped?

A worthy one, a spawn of both

A working man and the girl he loved

Are you proud of me?

Have I done enough?

Did I break your heart when I left the house

The moment I was old enough?

I only wanted you to see

That I could make a man of me

And I’ll keep you close with all my might

And I’ll always call you back on time

And I’ll always try to be polite

Always