I know you
were sick
And I know you
loved me
I know you
tried your best in the way you felt was right
To make me happy
I know you
Were scared that I'd forget you
I know that you knew you didn't have much time
Selfishly, I wonder why
You didn't leave me anything to remember you by
Don't worry, I have memories of you
But none of them tell me much
About what you were like
I really just want a piece of you
That I can hold in my hands
And unfold and read
Then fold up again when I feel reassured of your presence in my life.