In the fading light I watch you wave goodbye
As shadows fall upon you I cry
As the dark of night descends
I lay my heavy head
And pray, dear God
Bring him back, my breath!
Or take me now
For I’m as good as dead
© 2009 Sonya Florentino
Sonya Florentino
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