Watch me so I won’t die,
Or someone might see the tears I cry
And the smatterings of crimson on my handkerchief.
Kiss me to freeze time.
Please, trap this moment,
Own it, hold it captive in a jar.
Take it out and caress it like you used to me
When you get lonely.
Call it beautiful.
Keep me safe and alive in your mind’s eye.
Tell our children that I love them.
Tell them that just because all that’s left of me
Is a cold body wrapped in yellowing lace,
That doesn’t mean that I’m not close.
Tell them that I’m watching, waiting, and loving them as they grow.
I don’t blame you if another sleeps by your side.
As long as she’s good to our children and loyal and true to you.
You’re not being unfaithful,
So follow your heart.
Hold our family close, both the old and the new.
Because if there’s one thing I learned in life,
It’s that nothing is certain and that’s not a bad thing.
So, please, my love, my wonder, my knight,
Keep your chin up,
And life will eventually end up right.
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