My doctor told me that I wouldn’t
Make it through the night
My son told me that I shouldn’t
Give up without a fight
…
I said, “It is hopeless”, as I
Surrendered to my bed
I asked him to go outside and
Play with his friends instead
…
He didn’t want to go outside
He wanted to stay with me
He promised to keep me safe
As long as it could be
…
He shut the door, as it turned dark
Turned off all the lights
“Death couldn’t find you, Dad”, he said
“In the dark of the night”
…
He also shut the windows
Checked for monsters under the bed
If he ever found one
I’m sure he would slay them dead
…
He could tell I was worried
By the look upon my face
He began to tell me tales
Of God’s love and His grace
…
He talked and talked for hours
And finally fell asleep
Right next to me in my bed
Making my heart weep
…
The tiny fingers on his hand
Are now resting on my chest
I kiss him on his forehead
And wish him all the best
…
I feel so sorry for my little boy
I ain’t leaving behind much for him
I hope he finds his way around
My end is where he begins
…
May he grow up to be a fine man
And make his Daddy proud
There won’t be any star with my name
I’ll watch him from the clouds
…
The night has prepared itself
So quiet and serene
Death is ’round the corner
With her tambourine
…
Soon I’ll hear the sound of footsteps
And a grave knock on the door
In a moment, everything will change
Nothing will be like before
…
Though I do owe Death a favour
For all that she has done
Letting me have my last breath here
Away from all but one
…
And I couldn’t be grateful enough
To Death for keeping me warm
I’ll climb the stairs to heaven
While in my little boy’s arms
Frank Solanki 