Please remember
That I was once your son
That once I filled your world
With wonder and delight
That once I was the center
That once I was alright
Please remember
That once I was your brother
Aggressive when I must
And only because once
In you I could not trust
Please remember
That I was once your friend
I saw myself in you
And you o’ friend of mine
Saw the best in me
And let my spirit shine
Please remember
That I was once your lover
You showed me
What it means to love
To lose myself there in another
And you
Will you remember who you were
When all of this is gone
Will you remember anything
When all of this is done
Please remember everything
There is no good or bad
Your light shines to eternity
And nothing you once had
Nothing to take with you
No meat, no skin, no bone
For when time comes and comes to pass
To there you go alone
No memory of anything
Of you who is no more
It was all a test I put you through
To guide you to the door
Rest in peace o’ child of mine
While walking through a garden
And know that you are here with me
Alone but not forgotten