To a dying old man

[kcinohio]

Just breathe easy
You're almost there
Glad for this time
With you to share

Not easy now,
But was not then
Abused and hurt
You chose love when

You could have died
Or hurt others
But love pulled you
Away from lures

Of bitter bile
Wasted regret,
Instead you strove,
You cared and met

The struggle through
Yes. It's all right.
Relax your mind
Give off the fight.

The love lives on
You spread your part
Even young you knew
It all takes heart

By letting go
Of blame and strife
I lived to you
And had a life.