Daddy Dearest

daddy dearest,
with your soul on the floor,
your body's wasting away
(but it's you, i care for)

silent alarms sing
sad, little songs
all i want is to hold you
(that's where you belong)

in my arms,
not on this cold tile,
but in my arms
(please stay for a while)

but your stubborn self
pleads against my will,
you're slipping into darkness
(you know i love you, still)

sad smiles
from up above my head
"i'll always be there" you whisper
(but death was there instead)