Michelle Morris Poet Lyric

Ghost

When someone has a terminal illness, people often start treating them with pity, and like they're already gone; instead of enjoying the time they have left together. Let's focus on treating each other with kindness, dignity, respect and compassion. We only live once. And we need to appreciate each other while we have the time. 

Ghost
By Michelle Morris
23/01/2023

I may be dying
But that could be delayed
No use treating me like
I'm already in the ground

You keep acting like I'm a ghost
Even when I'm in the room
When will you realise
That it's not all doom and gloom?

So, take it back, take it back 
Step on back, step on back now 
Give me room, room to breathe 
To live my life, live my life 

So, take it back, take it back 
Step on back, step on back now 
If you can't enjoy this moment
Walk away into the night

We've been friends for many years
We've shared so many hopes and fears
All our dreams folded into history
Sharing life's interesting mystery 

Surrender to the moment 
We've got memories to hold on to
No one can expect to live forever
But let's do the sad thing once I'm gone 

So, take it back, take it back 
Step on back, step on back now 
Give me room, room to breathe 
To live my life, live my life 

So, take it back, take it back 
Step on back, step on back now 
If you can't enjoy this moment
Walk away into the night

So, take it back, take it back 
Step on back, step on back now 
Give me room, room to breathe 
To live my life, live my life 

So, take it back, take it back 
Step on back, step on back now 
If you can't enjoy this moment
Walk away into the night

I may be dying...
But I'm not yet gone...

© Michelle Morris, 2023

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