Before I go,
I’ll lay out breakfast one last time.
Red strawberries on your favorite plate.
I’ll make us chamomile tea again.
It will help you sleep.
Before I go,
I’ll clean the kitchen.
All the cups put away,
the tablecloth neat
for the next meal you eat.
Without me.
Before I go,
I’ll play with you in the park once more.
Run on the grass,
bare feet and carefree.
Before I go,
I’ll sew your favorite dress.
I’ll add a white bow to the back.
Before I go,
I’ll read you a bedtime story.
I’ll sit by the bed,
waiting for you to close your eyes,
drift off to sleep.
I’ll switch off the lamp.
Close the blinds.
I’ll leave.