I remember how we met
You were so depressed
You stayed in bed
And rested your head
I came to visit often
Hoping to catch you awake
To see those blue eyes
Or the smile you make
It filled my heart with joy
To see your big grin
That made your nose crinkle
And your eyes sparkle
When I was offered the job
I took it quick
I wanted to see my friend
Hold your hand
This isnt an easy job
But I came to love it
Almost as much
As I loved seeing you
Your memory was faded
But youd tell stories
When you remembered
About your wife and kids
And youd smile ever so fondly
Sighing in content
Youd even make jokes
Oh how you would laugh
On Friday nights
Youd sing along with the band
All your favorite songs
Right in tune
You looked so happy my friend
I didnt think it would all end so soon
Your memory faded more and more
And you smiled even less
No longer do you sing your bedtime song
You could barely stay awake
Not touching much of your meals
Touching my heart... making it feel
They started bringing you down less
So I didnt get to see you
Unless I brought your tray
Even then you wanted to sleep
Nobody could touch you
But I could hold your hand
I could be there and you would be calm
It warmed my heart
Knowing my presence eased your pain
And that I could make you smile still
Even though I slowly watched
As your blue eyes began to fade
They didnt sparkle like they used to
And your smile never quite as big
Your hands would shake
And laying down was all you wanted
I visited you the other day
You looked so frightened
Didnt recognize me in the slightest
And called for help
I held your hand
As you grasped it tightly
Pleading I stay
Begging not to let you fall asleep
My heart shattered in that moment
As I held tight
And tried to soothe you
Hoping to erase the fear in your eyes
Never had you held on so tightly
And never had I seen such fear
I kneeled beside your bed
And stayed as long as time allowed
I made sure someone stayed with you
Before I left
But I couldnt bring myself
To say goodbye just yet
Last night I heard
No more trays
Only morphine
And rest
My heart has left me
And I shed so many tears
I barely made it through work
I raced down to see you
I'm glad I did
But wish I hadn't
The person I once knew
Is gone
And I kneeled by your bed
Holding your hand
As I cried
Wishing youd open your eyes
Hello sweetheart!
How are you?
You look nice today!
Can I see your smile?
I will never hear you speak again
I'll never see those deep blue eyes
No more smiles
No more hugs
As I hugged you goodbye
One final time
I kissed your cheek
And slowly let go
And even now
My heart aches
Where it once was
A dark empty void
No matter where I go
Or what I do
For the rest of my life
There will be whispers of you
Goodbye my friend
Rest easy
No more pain my dear
I will always remember you
Wherever you go my darling
Always remember to smile
You'll be happy soon
And you'll be at peace
This place wont be the same without you
But I promise
That you're on our minds
Cause theres whispers of you
