Be Still (For Shane)

Be still

You said

On your deathbed

But not to me

Love yourself

You said

On your deathbed

But not to me

I couldn't face a day

I couldn't meet your face

I couldn't be a friend

In time

You visit my sleep

And my songs

And my words

And my thoughts

And my pain

If I could do it all again

I would be still

I would love myself

I would be a better friend

But for now

What it was

Is what it is

And I find peace

In your music

In your words

In your soul

Dedicated to the Eternal Shane Gooding