Katie

Katie, where did you go? There are roses that dried By your room, just outside – And I can't recall The last time I saw you, my friend Though we share an address Seems I'm seeing you less every day Katie, is your plate full? You've got bills piling up On the table – I'll clear you a space And pour some iced tea Oh dearest Katie, come out You can put it on me Katie, it is shameful To let a day like this pass With the window shades drawn There'll be time enough For the dark when the short day is done There are chairs in the shed We can use to sit out on the lawn Katie, Katie Fell down a well of despair... I've been there I may be unable To say anything That can soften or smolder The worries that burn in you now But please allow me to try Katie, I'll try You know what they say about April? Well, maybe they're right And although it's July August may bring you surprises And fields full of flowers And oh, my dear friend I'll remain where I'm standing: beside you To see your sweet smile