As the last breath faded from the innocent child
Thousand of tears envoloped the parents' faces
All that was true has been wiped from reality
The mistake was made by all but one
But a consequence that affects all only one
The cold clouded shadow surrounded the child
Clearly again it was another day of neglect for her
Not a word can be said to express the solace
The solace that was never given when it mattered
Long ago she had fallen, now it is merely decay
Looming guilt surrounds them all like the day itself
There is no escaping the fantasy of their care
Like the cool winter evening of a holiday past
When they all were alive, watching her decay
Sweeping the bones into the closet another time
Now that her worst kept secrets are realized
Its time for the parents to finally recognize
What was lost long ago that was swept ashore
Is too far gone, with far too much decay, to cry for
So they turn their backs on her, one last time
