William Michaelian: Don’t Go

Don’t go. Please.
You mustn’t leave just now.
There are too many ghosts on the road.
I know. I’ve seen them. I’ve been out.
Their lanterns have all gone cold.
You’ll only want to help.
Please. Don’t go.
Don’t.

January 18, 2007

Reprinted from Songs and Letters with the author's permission