Death Poem by Heather Coldwell

I knew you were going from the look in your eyes...
that, defiant look that settled your demise
i tried not to cry because i knew you loved a smile
but i couldn't keep it in, so i left for a while.

looking back, i wish i could have been stronger,
kept my back up...stayed happy for longer
if only i hadn't left you
if only i'd stayed and said what was true

...that i love you, and you'll be in my heart
that i'm sorry, so sudden, we had to part.
but i'll be strong, for however long
it takes for me to go...
...to die, to be with you...how long, i do not know?

i miss you.