Leave The Tears For Last
Leave the tears for last, For now all I need is Solace and silence. No need for profundity You can sit by me In unity Against this grave peril. We can pretend We’re having coffee on my porch, Talking about politics Or cars. Let’s forget for a moment These are vailed goodbyes. Let’s reminisce About our childhood That seems so long ago It may have been A myth. Remind me that once We were young and brave Care free, generous. Let’s not talk about regrets There may be too many, Don't make waiting More unpleasant By forced cheer. Hold my hand So I can feel your love For all that matters now Is love. I wrote this when my brother was in the hospital and dying of cancer. I thought this is what he wanted to tell me. September 2018