Paper Airplanes

I'm a man who has lived

My life alone

In seclusion, confusion

Undying

All I wanted was a son

I would take him on my knee

Hold him close to me

Provide protection, direction

I'd love him

All I wanted was a son

I'd take him to the zoo

To see the animals

And I'd buy him lollipops in summertime

And I'd make him paper airplanes

Take him to the movies

And give him a quarter when he asked for a dime

I'm a man who has dreamed

My whole life away

The day she left me only kept me

From giving

Something living