Special moments, gone forever;
transformed into a memory.. a treasure,
have left me knowing truth and love
beyond description, beyond measure.
You're looking down into my eyes
and the truth you speak leaves me unveiled,
feeling naked but for love; replacing all
that kept me so alone; yesterday I failed.
Now I hold your hand; I stroke your hair;
I feel our love that I denied was there.
We're lost in wonder, and a helpless embrace
leaves us staring cruel reality in the face.
I hold your hand, content but confused,
knowing death will take you, even though you've refused,
to surrender fully to its finality;
it's waiting patiently to take you, my friend,
and replace your pain with joy for eternity.
It is taking away what I have known as "you",
the strong character, the sparkle in the eyes so blue;
the hands that held mine, the arms that entwined
making me, finally, wish that you were mine.
It's taken the voice that was gentle but gruff
and the tea times and chats, which I shared not enough.
It's taken the chuckle, the scoul and the smile
and the face which meant "friend" for such a long while.
It's leaving a peace; love without fear,
and a heavenly presence, that will always be near.
At some time we all must die...
you did it with dignity as always,
my loving friend! Good bye!