Farewell

FAREWELL     

I awoke last night - (long after you had gone),

   to a strange but gentle touch.

I awoke to find Sorrow leaning over me -

   mystic, simple and yet so strong.

I felt no fear, he was a friend of sorts

   and through the years I had grown accustomed to his presence.

I asked him what he wanted of me

  and caressing my cheek he whispered low -

"I have come to bid you farewell, my friend,

   my time with you is spent.

We have shared many dark years, my friend,

   but now sleep on and be content."