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.