Copyright © 1999 Walt Zientek

Please sit with me tonight and gently lie your hands upon my face.
And smile
And tell again the stories of my youth.
And laugh
And bring out tender memories of a time that seems so long ago.

Please sit with me tonight and bring my family near so I can see.
And talk
And say those silly names again.
And sing
And share again the joyous songs that filled our home with love.

Please sit with me tonight and gently lie your hands upon my side.
And understand
And feel the words that come up from my heart.
And say good by....
And guide me as I take the journey to my final home.

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for Amy