colors fade

508/1996

colors fade

the tree swayed

in the shade

where he laid

down for awhile

hard to crack a smile

just a lifeless pile

he is not in denial

staring at the sky

ask no reason why

see him and don’t cry

keep on, pass him by

he will not retreat

the pounding of their feet

hope he doesn’t repeat

sounded all too sweet

no luck, cannot ask

happiness, a task

everyone with a mask

drinking from their flask

what he doesn’t see

shrug and let it be

swinging from the tree limb

never did spot him

death is not the end

straight dark road, no bend

letter he cannot send

help him out please, friend...