It's Not Long Now

To hold you all close is one of the few times I feel at ease. To look at your faces and know you'll forget me in time makes my eyes water. I hope the people I'm friends with will not forget the great times we've spent together. When I'm an adult I'll see your faces in my child's eyes, and hear your voices echoing in their laughter.When I'm old I'll sit on my front porch and sip freshly made lemonade, while watching my grandchildren frolic in my front yard, under the sweet smelling Willow. Tears will fall from my old, experienced, black eyes, and softly hit my faded dress, as I think of all the times we were together. I'll smile. When I die I'll think of my children and grandchildren. I'll know how lucky I've been to have such love and joy in my life. I'll know that I was loved by many people as well. I'll also wonder which of my dearest friends are awaiting my arrival, or if I'm the first. And just as I take my last breath, I'll see us as we were when we were teenagers, our golden skin, our eyes wide with hope, our hearts full of love, and our minds full of larger than life dreams - it's not long now.