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Before Your Eyes Closed
I slowly lifted up my head
And gazed into your eyes
A stream of salt trickled down
As I repressed the coming cry
Before your eyelids slowly shut
I firmly grasped your hand
And flashes of great memories
Came without command
As kids we ran through sprinklers
And dressed in clown costumes
And you bathed our infant skin
And sent us to our rooms
You baked your famous pumpkin pie
You knitted lovely quilts
You made us feel protected
Within the love that you had built
You taught us important lessons
You consoled our inner fears
You stood by our decisions
In our adolescent years
You hugged us when we finished school
You supported all our risks
You gave away your hard-earned cash
To help your own grandkids
And now I'm sitting here in awe
That you could do so much
As you let go of my squeezing hand
And I feel your final touch
So now I'm standing at your grave
And speaking to your spirit
I have so much more to tell you
If only you could hear it
Many, many years have passed
Since that very tragic day
But I will not forget you, no
You will never fade away.
