Listen to you Breathe

I used to sleep upon your chest

And listen to you breathe

But now I wait here with regret

Afraid of your reprieve

You hold a finger to my lips

And tell me not to fear

You silence me with gentle kiss

And chase away my tears

But Cancer leaves a bitter taste

Upon this muted tongue

No words make me forget the haste

In which you'll soon be gone

We used to watch the clouds up high

Until the stars blinked bright

Together watched the owl fly

Until day rose from night

But suns do set and moons will rise

And I shall enter night

This time without you by my side

Until the morning light

But seasons change winter to spring

And then will you be gone

And in the summer I shall sing

Our half-forgotten song

The present lives, then dies in past

As it has always done

Your heart in mine will always last

Long after day is done

Now you're still here I'll try my best

Love life before it leaves

Content to sleep upon your chest

And listen to you breathe