Kiss Me While I Sleep

Kiss me while I sleep," you said. Then you closed your eyes and left, And I just sat beside the bed Feeling alone and bereft. I know we had a deal And I promised not to cry, But even as I said it, You had to know it was a lie. Alter loving you so many years How could there not be tears? I kissed you while you slept And I tried to hold back my sorrow, But I couldn't do all that you asked and I can't even fathom tomorrow. I know life will go on and that you're in a better place But how do you seal a lifetime With just a kiss upon the face? "Kiss me while I sleep," you said. "It is just a long goodnight. Wake me when you get to heaven I promise it will be alright, Kiss me while I sleep, And know you loved me well." I did as you asked, but still a teardrop fell. Still I'll kiss you one last time And I'll hold it deep inside One more kiss that says you love me And our love can never die.