You're still in here, inside these walls through open doors and vacant halls I hear you gently clear your throat and rustle with your overcoat
I hear you say in deep distress I have some things I must confess I Loved You Then I love you still I love you now, I always will
You have my heart, my heart that's true a love I thought I really knew... But love is just not quite that clear It's juxtaposed with you my dear
I'd rather stay but I must go for reasons that I do not know I hope your heart can find a place to close your eyes and see my face
Remember what it meant to me, I hope my love can set you free for I am your eternity, and with you I will always be and I will never really say Goodbye my sweet
So we must both lie down to rest, No need for you to get undressed So cover up and go to sleep, & dry those eyes from tears you weep
Where I am going I must go alone, this is your place this is your home, you must stay.
One day I know we'll meet again, In time I know your heart will mend Through Heavens gate I'll wait for thee With open arms on bended knee Where Spirits run In fields of wheat To find their souls last one retreat
So I'll instead just say farewell, & hope in this you will not dwell You know that I just cannot stay, the sun will shine again today,
So smile at the sky above & know that you are truly loved,
Thinking of you today Dad. ❤ A bit overwhelmed- by the feelings this poem about so I'm dedicating this to my father Raymond...who has passed, a poetic lyrical soul that I learned from. This poem really took me by surprise - like so many things lately! :) Thanks to everyone for everything -encouraging thoughts & inspiration and the beautiful wisdom imparted in poetic form. :) I'm grateful for the chance to share.