Goodbye

Close your eyes and rest
 the journey has been taxing and long
 my heart cannot sing your song.

You’ve done your best
 survived the worst
 lived through the pain and life's denying thirst.

Now it comes
 the end of all
 and I know you must go.

How do I say goodbye
 without asking you to stay
 just a little longer, just one more day.

It’s too much to ask
 you’ve packed your bags
 and rallied to the task.

I’m not ready
 probably never will be
 how do I set you free?

I’m letting go
 already missing you
 and crying tearfully,

Goodbye.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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