A Lover's Prayer

Dear God,
I want the pain to stop.

I want to hold her in my arms,
Tell her I love her one more time,
That I will keep her safe forever,
And not let that be an unknown lie.

I want to sleep a restful sleep,
Dreaming without waking to cry,
Not screaming at her to lock the doors,
And that if she really loves me she won't die.

I want to see her in my sleep,
The way she was before it all ended,
Beautiful and vibrant with love and life,
Not hooked to machines her life suspended.

I want to touch her hand and feel warm flesh,
The way it felt the day we first met and loved,
To remember her lips as we kissed our first kiss,
Not the kiss goodbye I only pray she knows I gave.

I want the pain to stop.
Amen.

Matthew E. Forman
c. July 21, 2009
Shelbyville, TN