Dear little boy with big blue eyes
and long
dark lashes,

        come out and play.
        you walk so slowly
        each step
        painfully determined

        I can see you
        hiding behind the shades of grey
        my dear
        I can see you

        Life’s not always
        black and
            white
        sometimes, there’s color too.

        My darling little boy
        with long
        calloused fingers and
        beautiful blonde hair

        come out and play
        run and
            dance and
                           stomp around
        
        Darling,
        it’s safe here
        Safe
            to be happy
            to let go of your fears
        safe to shed the past for sunshine

        And even though
        I can’t
        hold your hand
            forever

        
        I will always come back
        for you
        I will come back
        Always


                                        I promise,
                                        I love you