Last Wish

1975

If by some power

beyond my mind's reach,

I were to lose the gift of speech,

And I had one word to say

before silence took claim,

My only wish

is to whisper your name.

And if someday

like a thief in the night,

I was crept upon

and robbed of my sight,

And I had one minute to see

by God's good grace,

I'd spend it gazing

at your beautiful face.

And if one day

before my death,

I were to learn

I'd soon be deaf,

If the good Lord

gave me a choice,

I'd spend my time

hearing only your voice.

If I were to lose

the feel of touch on my skin,

I'd thank God I could still

touch souls within,

But if I had

an extra minute of time,

I'd spend it feeling

your lips on mine.

When I die

and leave you & your charms,

My only wish

is to die in your arms.