For Kobee

Kobee, can you hear me?

You seemed happy yesterday.

In my dreams I see you clearly;

When I wake you’ve gone away.

Kobee, did you mean it?

Did you mean to leave so soon?

If you did, I wish I’d seen it,

Seen the way to rescue you.

Kobee, where’d your smile go?

It could light up any room.

Haven’t seen it in a while, though.

It made all the difference, too.

Kobee, can you see me?

See the tears run down my face?

More will follow them, believe me,

But a smile will take their place.

Kobee, I remember

What it’s like to want to leave.

My wounds were deep and tender,

But Christ healed them, I believe.

Kobee, if you’re listening,

I have one more thing to say:

Put a smile on, little brother;

Let it change the night to day…