"Ghost Story" (Video Poem)

youtube ^ | 5/02/2009 | MT

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Once on a dark and gloomy day I thought I heard a knock I snarled at the intruder And quickly turned the lock

"Good morning, sir. I've come to ask How much a minute's worth If I could take you back in time To any place on Earth."

"Obnoxious kid, you see my door Says no soliciting So please respect my privacy I've more important things."

"I promise not to waste your time. Just name an old regret. I'll take you back to set it right. And you'll be glad we met."

"Boy, don't make me repeat myself. I'm telling you to leave. You trespass and you waste my time. Your games I won't believe."

"There must be something you would change. How 'bout your childhood friend That you stung with your hateful words Before he met his end?"

"Police cars they will soon arrive. Kid, I won't stand for lies. I never had this boyhood friend Or caused a suicide."

"You're speaking with his ghost right now. I'll haunt you to your death Make those you love all turn on you Before your dying breath."

I swung my hand to slap the boy But it passed through thin air. I heard malicious laughter, but No one was standing there.

I had a stroke and lost my speech Went to a nursing home Stared at a broken tv set Until I died alone.

My restless soul now roams the Earth To spread my curse to you. If I could take you back in time What wrong would you undo?

Don't tell me you're not interested. I know of your dark deeds. My misery seeks company. I think you'll meet my needs