Whisper

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Whisper

I heard a soft whisper in my ear today,
What was said, I’m not sure I can say,
It didn’t matter for my lover had spoken
Her very first words since she’d awoken

She’d been asleep these past few years,
I’d sat by her bed; cried many tears.
She lay there as if not really alive
Sometimes I thought it was all a lie

After all, just yesterday we’d been in the park,
Feeding the birds, her favorite was a lark
But when I thought about all that had passed
I realized that yesterday, was 10 years past

I read to her of my heart's desire,
Sat with her and never tired.
I’d remind her of all the places we’d seen,
Tell her again that she’s my queen

Through it all she lay peacefully,
Her face so calm, breathing steadily.
She never responded, at times I couldn’t cope,
But through it all, I never lost hope

Then today like lightning out of the blue,
She whispered to me, “I Love You”
My heart is singing, I’m filled with elation,
Already was planned a great celebration

But as soon as she whispered those words so true,
She took one last breath, and faded from view
Her beautiful soul was gone that fast,
I could only stand there, my face aghast

I came to this park where we’d met long ago,
Wondering how I could continue to grow
How would I live, how would I survive
Nothing mattered now, I wanted to die

But in all my misery, I remembered one thing
How our love took flight, it was never a fling.
I knew she’d want me happy you see
She’d be there in heaven, waiting for me

Wait, what is that whisper I hear?
My Lover's sweet voice in my ear?
But when I look around and call her name,
I see it’s the wind playing a game

So I’ll live my life and know I’m not alone,
She’s with me forever, I’m never on my own.
And when I die we’ll meet once more
Forever together, our spirits will soar.

Jim Dorrell
9/15/06