In memory of a brave Baby Wayne.
The stars lean down to kiss you
But I lie awake and miss you
Pour me a heavy dose of atmosphere
Dami died today. My Baby Bird. Gone. He flew off to a better place. Leaving me behind. He looked so small and fragile. He was just a kid. Only 7. I shouldn't have let him die. I should've protected him like the good big brother he deserved. I shouldn't have let him become Robin. He's too young. So young…
As I doze off safe and soundly
I'll miss your arms around me
I'll send a postcard to you dear
Cuz I wish you were here
Where are you Grayson? You promised that you'd protect me. That you'll always be here for me. You promised you wouldn't let anything hurt me. But you lied! I miss you. Why aren't you here, holding me and comforting me against my will like you normally do? I wish you were here with me. Why aren't you here with me?!
I'll watch the night turn light blue
But it's not the same without you
Cuz it takes two to whisper quietly
I miss how you would come into my room when you had nightmares. And how we would wake up early to watch the beautiful sunrise and enjoy another day after those missions. Bruce thinks I'm going crazy, imagining you up for a small chat, but it's the only thing keeping me sane. Does that even make sense? Nothing makes sense to me anymore. I need you Dami, just as you claim to need me.
The silence isn't so bad
Till I look at my hands and feel sad
Cuz the spaces between my fingers are right where yours fit perfectly
Death isn't what I imagines. It's boring really, without all the crime. Without you, the moronic ball of useless childish energy, to bother me. You should be here, guiding me, comforting me, holding my hand in your big, warm one.
I'll find repose in new ways
But I haven't slept in two days
Cuz cold nostalgia chills me to the bone
I'm so tired. I can't remember the last time I slept. But I don't want to. I can't stop seeing you die. It's even worse since I wasn't there. My damn imagination is running off and keeps making up different scenarios. There were so many things I wanted to show and teach you, so many places I wanted to take you. But now I can't.
But drenched in Vanilla Twilight
I'll sit on the front porch all night
Waist deep in thought because when I think of you
I don't feel so alone
Whatever afterlife this is, it's peaceful. Whenever I'm scared, I think of you. How you would act, what you would say to calm me down. I can just imagine you here with me, guiding me on my next big adventure. I'm not angry at you anymore. Move on. I'll be here waiting for you. As long as it takes. I love you.
When violet eyes get brighter
And heavy wings grow lighter
I'll reach the sky and feel alive again
Bruce watched as slowly, day by day, week by week, Dick grew better. His eyes regained some of their brightness, but they still retained sadness that no one should have to suffer. He began to eat more and finally sleep peacefully. Daddybats watched as his son regain his strength and finally flew again. He decided that if his broken son could pull himself together, then he could too. After all, Gotham still needed him.
I'll forget the world that I knew
But I swear I won't forget you
Oh if my voice could reach back through the past
I'd whisper in your ear
Oh darling I wish you were here
I'll move on, just like I promised you. But, I swear you'll never leave my mind or my heart. Our body may be dead, but your spirit and memory, your deeds and heritage will stay alive forever. That's a promise.
