His Last Song

The coffin lid clangs shut on me
They bury me beneath the laurel tree

As they lower me into the ground
I realize there will soon be no one around

The wind becomes a forceful gale...

I scream out but the light is never shown
I don't want them to leave me alone

I hear the echo of my friends' cries
Dear God, I didn't want to die

Their cries strengthen into a wail...

I realize I didn't want it all to end
I want to be with them again

My friends' cries burn guilt into my ears
I am saddened to realize I can feel their tears

I know I went about this all wrong
They needed me in order to be strong

The rain falls on them all afternoon
I know I will be alone very soon

I want to tell them I love them and to apologize
I just can't bear their painful cries

If you're listening way up above
I never knew how much I was loved

You are now all so very free
But please don't forget me!!!