afternoon sunlight
streaming in the window
i am sitting beside you
trying to say goodbye
but i don’t want to leave you
just want to stay
hold you close to me
to keep you safe
no matter where you are
i have a place to wander from
it may not be your hand i can hold
for all time, for always
but i know when the sun rises
you will be here beside me
holding me close
keeping me safe from harm
~
lei fraser 