Ghost Of His Smile

He don't get out much
These days
But I wouldn't call him
LazyHe sees the dawn sneak
Into the room
And knows the dogs
Will be up soonAnd we thought that he was doing alright
As the sun chased down another nightAnd days careen
Like the waters
Of a river rushing
To the seaHere she comes again
Down the staircase
She never passes
Without saying helloAnd we thought that he was doing alright
And she says helloI can't forget the ghost
I can't forget the ghost
I can't forget the ghost
Of his smileAnd dogs will wag their tails
And birds will sing
Hell, it's a hard world
For little thingsAnd we thought that he was doing alrightI can't forget the ghost
I can't forget the ghost
I can't forget the ghost
Of his smile