I remember watching you lying still
With fear my heart would fill
You were whiter than a ghost, pale as the sheets
I was afraid your heart would miss a beat
Your smile was weak
You could barely speak
You were fading like clothes in the sun
And to think, your life had only begun
Your apple blossom smelling blonde hair
Was now very scarce
Your blue eyes were clouded over with pain
Around your neck was a daisy chain
You were fragile and limp
Like a deflating balloon or blimp
I was afraid that with any movement you made
You'd snap in two pieces and I didn't want to stay
But you took my hand, held it in your own
And said, don't worry about me, I'll soon be gone
And as you kissed my cheek and no more words you would speak
I dropped a tiny tear
Because even though you now were free
I still wish you were here.