When my voice finally fails me;
The words “I Love You” no longer reach your ears.
Will you still see their meaning?
And hear their tones in the silence of my tears?
When my legs no longer hold me;
No longer can I walk by your side.
Will you still stand beside me?
Or push my chair with pride?
When my arms no longer hold you;
No more can you feel their warm embrace.
Will you still see their strength?
When you look upon my face?
When my hands stop working;
No longer combing through your hair.
Will you still feel their gentle touch?
In a caress which is no longer there?
When my face becomes frozen;
From my eyes all you see is a cold icy stare.
Will you still see beyond them?
And know the love and warmth that’s still there?
As my body slowly betrays me;
No longer allowing me to show the love I’ve shown for years.
Will you still feel the warmth?
And hear the love from the silence of my tears?