Take my hand and promise me
You won’t ever let go of me
Never ever let my skin erode
Or ever let my head explode
Never let my heart skip a beat
Or let my eyes grow obsolete
Never let me feel a pain
In my knees or in my brain
Let my neck endure no ache
Or ever let my backbone break
Just ensure that there’s no sign
In my body of decline
Still if He sends the Angel of Death
To break my nerves and take my breath
Rip apart my bones and skin
Grab hold of all my love within
Keep it in your heart and preserve
There, for eternity, I will serve
Frank Solanki 