Baby Blue

In The Back

A song I wrote in memory of my grandparents.  It's a conversation at the end of their lives, as my grandmother was in hospice care and my grandfather not far behind her.

LYRICS:  

"Helen," assured Robert, "it will be alright.
"We'll both get better, and get on with our lives.
"We'll meet our great grand-kids and see Melissa be wed.
"Once you're not sick, and you're out of this bed."

"Robert," said Helen, "you know that not true.
"You're hearts in the right place but lyings not you.
"You're a smart man of logic, a chemist by trade,
"You know what happens when the body decays."

"We had a good run, ol' Bob-Daddy," said she.
"When your date cancelled, I'm glad you picked me.
"I'm blessed to have you as a husband," she laments.
"Every  moment with you has been time so well spent."

Choking back tears, "I love you Helen," he said
"You're the strongest, bravest woman that I've ever met.
"If I'm not beside you when you close your eyes.
"I promise we'll embrace when we're on the other side."

"It's been a long life and I'm proud of what we've done.
"We raised three great children, granddaughters and sons.
"We grew healthy trees and their branches have spread.
"We're surrounded by our saplings, in the time we have left
"What more could we ever ask for."

May fifteenth, seven thirty pm
Daughter Elaine at the side of her bed
Clasping Helen's hand as she crossed the final plane
"it's okay mother, out there there's no pain.
"Give my best to Laura, Willy Boy and the rest.
"I love you so much, and i'll see you again."

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