I’m holding back these tears,
You’re held in arms full of dreams,
The time of parting is near
Our hearts knowing what love means.

I’m holding back these tears,
Responsibilities are in place,
With decisions unsettled, dear,
And promises to be made.

 I’m holding back these tears,
 No more reaching in the night,
For the comfort that you’re here,
Knowing--still out of sight.

We’re holding back these tears,
A fog of loneliness is this
Lips touching--one last time,
Clinging to what love is.

We’re holding back these tears,
Hearts heavy until the dawn,
Fading memories fill our hearts
For the time when you’re gone.

I’m holding back these tears,
Knowing I’ll always want more,
God is comforting my fears,
As your soul knocks on death’s door.

 I’m holding back these tears,
Hearing death’s final song,
Paling skin and glassy eyes,
Your labored breath--is now gone.

I can’t hold back these tears,
Flowing at your lifeless sight,
Praying God will open Heaven’s gate,
Sobbing as your soul--takes flight.
                
I’m not holding back these tears,
You’re held in arms full of dreams.
The time of parting has come,
Our hearts knowing what love means.



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