TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

TIME TO SAY GOODBYE

I first saw you as a little boy

And held you in my arms,

I was captivated

By the measure of your charms.

You grew and needed me

To help you on your way.

The seasons passed too quickly

And soon had dawned the day.

The day you no longer needed me

To calm and allay your fears,

We had shared laughter and play

Sunshine and tears.

Little boy no longer – now you stand tall

Towering well above me.

Heartsick I realize that I must let you go ~

That I must let you be.

With tears in my eyes

I realize you have gone away.

That you have seen the dawning

Of your final day.

I know that you enjoyed life

And for everyone did your best.

We who loved you most of all

Must finally let you rest.

Roses – how you loved them!

And these my final gift to you,

Fragrant and sweet

And kissed by the morning dew.

I shall always remember you

And my memories will be sweet,

As I walk among the roses

Their petals at my feet.

© Linda J. Vaughan

July 26th 2009