Saying goodbye for now

The end came

Swiftly,

A part of life's game

Claiming me inevitably,

Saying goodbye for now.

The tears flow

Freely,

Mourning loss of life's glow

Clasping your hands quietly,

Saying goodbye for now.

I lived, loved and gave
Happily,
From heaven above I wave
To my dear ones lovingly,
Saying goodbye for now.

From you, I learned and grew

Wondrously,

Clinging to memories of you

Tenderly,

Saying goodbye for now.

We have to let go, however hard
Unwillingly,
But over you, I will guard
Unwaveringly,
Saying goodbye for now.

In my heart, your words will remain

Eternally,

I will let go but my love for you will never wane

Infinitely,

Saying goodbye for now.

This poem is for my dear friend, who buried her beloved father today.