Your own words
No longer give me hope
It’s getting more clear
Day by day
Your end is very near
I always knew
I’d die later than you
Why does later come so fast
Why can’t our moments last
You spoke words bitter in sound
The end of the month might not be
The end of the month did pass
But I know all too well
The joy that brought… Can’t last…
I always knew
I’d die later than you
Why does later come so fast
Why can’t our moments last
Slowly accepting the bitter truth
Sooner rather than later
Out of the reach of my hand
Your presence will be
For all but your spirit will rest in sand
I always knew
I’d die later than you
Why does later come so fast
Why can’t our moments last
In your words
Your parting soon will be
So soon it makes me fear
I will think of you
But I sadly can’t be near
I always knew
I’d die later than you
Why does later come so fast
Why can’t our moments last
I keep living my life
Knowing that’s what you want
So if I’m not there to say goodbye
Please know one thing
I’m living my life before I too will die
Rens Molenaar (4 June 2006)
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