Caitlin

So, there she goes,

headphone in her ear.

"Please stay with us, dear,"

but she knows.

Where all the kids

play on the swing set,

she can't even guess

where the seat is

Instead, she listens

to the ones that beckon.

To you, I say your name

Caitlin, see the sunlight?

Is it so bright?

Like the colors in your dreams?

Caitlin, take your sweet time!

Open your mind!

Your mind's eye sees.

So, there she goes,

headphone in her ear.

"Please stay with us, dear,"

but she knows.

When the kids play

their games of charades,

she can't even say.

Her heart caves in.

Her tears glisten,

and I'm here to listen.

To you, I say your name.

Caitlin, see the sunlight?

Is it so bright?

Like the colors in your dreams?

Caitlin, take your sweet time!

Open your mind!

Your mind's eye sees.

Caitlin, see the moonlight?

Is there starlight?

Like the colors in your sleep?

Caitlin, take your sweet time!

Open your mind!

You're safe with me.

Caitlin...

Caitlin...

Caitlin...

Caitlin...

Oh, dear Caitlin.