For Tonight I'll Cry

By: Tyner Twine

No one knew it was coming,

No one knew that you'll be leaving

No one knew you were hurting,

No one knew you were dying.

Amongst the bright lights of the festivity,

Yours slowly starts to fade,

It hurts more to know the reality

That nothing can ever be done or said

Memories of my hands holding your tiny body

And memories of when I saved your life

I thought everything will be steady

But now, you've left our family.

I feel so shallow

As despair starts to swallow

Guilt starts to follow…

I feel so hallow

I wish there was more time to be with you

Turn back time so I won't cry like this

Keep you close to me,

At least before you close your eyes.

What's so hard is I can't ever deny

Is the fact that I

Wasn't even by your side

At least to say goodbye.

Outside, the stars shine

The winds sighs,

In your humble grave you lie,

There goes the white butterfly

So for tonight I'll cry