by Angel L. Villanueva
Should I be lying on our bed
As darkness waits for my last breath,
Upon your face I wish to shed
My final glance, then laugh at death.
Should frailty cause my arms to die
And hugs I can no longer share,
With every breath I softly sigh,
You'll know my love I still declare.
Should darkness veil my aging eyes
And keep your lovely face from me,
I will replay the smile I prize,
Within my mind, where I can see.
Should words then fail to freely flow
From my old lips to say goodbye,
With my last breath, you'll surely know
How deeply you are loved... and why.
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ABOUT THE POET ~
Angel L. Villanueva is an American poet. Born in Puerto Rico, he currently resides in Massachusetts. Although he has occasionally written in free verse, Angel prefers to compose poetry in meter and rhyme, favoring traditional forms such as the sonnet, quatrain, rubaiyat, and couplet.
