Apparition

I see an apparition
appear before my eyes.
I can't think of what to do,
it's to early for goodbye's

It says it can't find its way home.
Its been wondering the world alone.
Its getting tired of people running away,
whenever it has something to say.

As it finishes its story
a ghostly tear runs down its cheek.
I stare and stare and stare some more
then shift my eyes to the floor.

I look back up,
but nothing's there.
An opportunity to help
now leaves me hating myself.