i start to count
down the seconds
that i will still
be able to
love you.
10
my fingers tangle
with yours.
9
i press my
head to your chest
and feel your
heart breaking.
8
i will whisper my
favorite words
to you.
7
lilac, sunshine
blueberry, wonder.
6
sing to me your
favorite song that reminds
you of home.
5
draw flowers and butterflies
on my hand
in your
favorite color.
4
show me the scar on
your arm where
you burned it
making brownies.
3
let me brush your
hair and put a
dandelion behind your ear.
2
lay with me one more time
and let me remember how
we fit perfectly together
1
i’ll kiss the
tears away from
your eyes and cheeks
and tell you that i
will see you when i
wake up.
0
our time is up darling.
i miss you already.