Say

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

tc