To my darling Alan
You left this world, no sound was heard
I had not an idea
That life on earth would end for you
And you would not be here.
You were gone before I knew it
No chance to say goodbye
I cannot grasp that you’re not here
Or know the reason why.
Your end came swift and fast
And I could not be there
To hold your hand and comfort you
Is much more than I can bear.
I wish I could rewind the clock
And have known now what I know
I could have hugged you one more time
Before you had to go.
In my heart I’ll hold you close
And there you shall remain
Until my time on earth has come
When we shall meet again.