If you should ever find

That it’s time for you to go,

I hope you find it in your heart

To give me one day to know.

One day to sit and listen

As you tell me what’s on your mind,

To recall the sound of your voice

When my hair is silver lined.

One day to walk the beaches

Where we’ll play and have some fun.

Have a picnic on a blanket;

Our skin warmed by golden sun.

One day so I can see you

So confident in your style.

I’d like to see your eyes sparkle,

Hear your laughter, see your smile.

One day so I can feel you

With my arms wrapped ‘round you tight

As you lie here sleeping next to me,

As the end draws close tonight.

I’ll take your hand in mine.

I will whisper in your ear;

Thank you for all you’ve given me,

I love you so, my dear.

You are someone who’s very real;

Someone I’m honored just to know.

I hope you give me one day, dear,

To say thank you before you go.

May 18, 2006