James C. Taylor

DON’T SAY A WORD

Sometimes the thought of goodbye
Is harder than the leaving.
Don’t say a word, I understand.

Come and lay down by my side
Bring your body close to mine
And let me love you, one more time.

I won’t leave you alone and crying.
I’ll come back from combat to be with you,
To be with you, Bonnie Sue, and Tommy Lee.

Don’t say a word. Words can’t convey
All we’re feeling between the lines
Where we’re living. Don’t say a word.

©Copyright February 19, 2004 by James C. Taylor
From the book “One Man’s Journey”: Published by Publish America, October 2004