We Won't Say Good-Bye

The plans of the day,

I tried them all

one by one

nothing worked

when I heard the news of you.

If there was a way,

to hold you

just once more

I would tell you

all the things I hope you knew.

To get you to stay

I’d give it all

that and more

without question

for more time before we’re through.

The things that they say

we’ve lost you

you’ve left us

gone forever

but I know that isn’t true.

We know where you are 

you’re everywhere at once

now that the spirit has flown.

Our love will be the light 

to guide you home...

...tonight,

you’ll watch a million memories burn bright

and joy from all those yesterdays take flight.

Through the tears we’ll cry

we won’t say good-bye

we’ll say good-night.

As the days go by

the wind upon my cheek

the warmth of summer suns

will be you.

As I face the fears I dread

the voice inside my head 

will always sound like you.

It’s time to be strong

tell the stories

say a prayer

to remember

we will never be alone.

And our love will be the light to guide you home...

...tonight,

you’ll watch a million memories burn bright

and joy from all those yesterdays take flight.

Through the tears we’ll cry

we won’t say good-bye

we’ll say good-night.

Ken Owen,  Van Niddy Music,    June 2012