time is short
tomorrow may not follow
as you count every breath
until the last
what do you say
say it now
he lay solemnly
wrapped against
south dakota winds
staring, coughing
what do you say
say it loud
study the face
thin, drawn face
recall the time
you first shook hands
what do you say
say it clear
eyes close
head turns slowly
he catches you
frozen in a stare
what do you say
wait no more
think no more
just say
say it now
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