Not Ready To Say Goodbye Poem by louis rams

neither one of us was ready to say goodbye.
but we knew that it was my time.

there are so many things
that we think to say, but we never
find the time, or the way.

the love that had built up
over the years
the joys, the happiness, the cheers.
all these memories come to you
quick as a flash
but not enough time to make it last.

although neither of us is ready
to say goodbye.
you know that i'll be fine.

i'll be with JESUS and our father
from above
receiving all their blessings
and their love.

look into my eyes and you will see
all the love inside of me.
so although there are so many
words unspoken
i leave you a gift
a blessing, a token.

i leave you a 'so long'
and not a goodbye
for soon we will be
side by side.