To Late Poem by Daniel Bernard Kelleher

Thinking today of a love one
Remembering as I said good by
Though you would live for ever
Tears streaming from my eyes

As I sat beside your bedside
Holding your hands to my heart
Praying God could let you stay
Deep down I knew we had to part

I knew your heart was fading
I clung to a glimmer of light
Somehow you wake up and smile
That every thing is alright

Memories of you I hold dear
Mostly of happy times together
As I kneel and place the flowers
On the grave that holds my rose

If you have a love one
Treat her like a princess
Don't wait until she's gone
Tell her that you love her
In death it will be to late