FOREVER WITH THESE GHOSTS

i see traces of my past
through those around me in the present
ghosts and memories again will manifest
the innocence i once had
i long for those days
can i go back some way?
to reverse many years of pain and stains
to once again bring a smile on my face
but by twist of fate the door has been closed
and i shall again be forever with these ghosts

© 2004 thomas bates