I Still Can't Say Good-bye

Two of my close friends

Are praying unceasingly

And fighting for the lives of

Their husbands………

My heart aches for both of them~~~

I'm praying that both

Of these fine men will

Come through this time unscathed~~~

But I can't help but recall what

I went through during my husbands

Final illness~~~~~

I Still Can't Say Good-bye

I can't stand to see you suffering

I can't bear to let you go

I can't think beyond the moment

Oh my God, I love you so.

You try so hard to hide the pain

Reflected in your bluest eyes

You smile and tease my kiss away

"Taking advantage of me", you replied.

We try to speak of coming events

Plans for a early summer wedding,

We pray with our pastor who came to call

Through the snow storm that was so threatening.

Christmas is just days away,

They are caroling in the halls.

Reindeer romp across your bed

For a smile Tracy can recall.

We talk quietly of important things

Should you not be there, I must agree.

To do what you had planned to do,

Before this final battle with your disease.

I smile and say, you will be there

To walk her down that aisle,

And buy for her just one last dress,

You give me a thoughtful smile…

Make sure she knows, and understands

How much she meant to me~~~~

Remember the words to put on the note,

And sign my name for me………

Your suffering is over now,

Your soul has been set free.

And I have bought that wedding dress,

And wrote the note so tenderly.

I still can't bear to let you go,

The tears stream from my eyes.

Twenty long years since our last kiss,

And I still can't say~~~Good–bye………

More than yesterday

Less than tomorrow……..

Written for my Love

Karen

8-10-06

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I Still Can't Say Good-bye