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


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