when I was
a young boy
my father
took me into the city
to see a marching band

he said son when
you grow up
would you be the savior
of the broken and the damned

will you defeat them
your demons
and all the non believers
and the plans that they have made

because one day ill leave you
a phantom
to lead you in the summer

to join in the black parade

WHEN I WAS A YOUNG BOY---
MY FATHER TOOK ME TO SEE A MARCHING BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!