I sat alone on a park bench,
Nearly finished with life,
When a little girl walked up to me and looked me in the eyes.
After a minute she asked,
"Stranger, why are you sad?"
And I considered how to reply.
I was thinking about saying its because everyone leaves,
And I'm just so damn lonely,
Or telling her that my believe in forever left with my "one and only,"
And things weren't getting any better.
I thought about telling her that I wanted to die,
And that if I did no one on earth would cry.
But I saw no reason to ruin this little girls dreams
With the ugly truth that reality brings.
So as she looked me in the eyes,
Waiting patiently,
I replied, looking up at the sky, saying,
"I don't know why it's always raining in September."
She looked up too,
Clearly confused,
Because the sky's been clear all day and night.
But then she smiled,
And said "It's okay, it'll clear up after a while."
I reflected her smile back to her,
To cover my hurt and appear happy.
Because it's always raining in September,
And I don't want anyone to drown with me.
