Before I Go

Before I go

Tell me a story:

Remind me of that time we laughed until our faces cramped,

Share an adventure we took,

Talk about your thoughts of when we first met.

Before I go,

Touch me:

Hug me, longer than usual,

Kiss my cheek, my temple, my forehead, 

Hold my hand or rub my feet. 

Before I go,

Promise me:

You will remember how I made you feel,

You will share photos & stories,

You will think of me & smile.

Before I go,

I need you to know:

I've loved you, deeply,

I treasure all time I've spent with you,

You made my life better,

Before I go,

Talk to me, even though I can't answer,

Hold me, even though it may hurt,

Look at me, even though I've changed, 

Because, before I go, 

...I'm still here.