Before I turn out the light
and close down emotions
for the night,
I just have to say
that I made it this day
without you.
Somehow.

Daylight is the hardest time
because I see you everywhere
and
night time is the hardest time
because I dream and sigh.
But tonight,
tonight before I turn out the light
I'm telling you this:

Take away your memories,
I have no use for them
and take away the photographs
of you caught still, in time
and take away the pain and hurt,
I'll never cry again
but --

please.
Before you close the door,
will you tell me you loved me -
just once more? 

(c) 1975 Nan C.