Hold Back The Minutes

A long time ago on a thousand stages

I’ve been envisioning, dreading this day

I’ve filled and tossed a thousand more pages

As I contemplated what I’d like to say

But now grand words fail me as I start to cry

And I don’t know how I can tell you good-bye

Time is a merciless clock that keeps ticking

Urging us on in a ceaseless parade

Yet I would not give back one single moment

As I recall all the memories we’ve made

Forgive me, my dear, for the tear in my eye

But I do not know how to tell you good-bye

I’ll hold you close in this hour of parting

There are no words for a moment as this

If I should perchance feel the tears starting

It’s only because of the good times I’ll miss

Hold back the minutes, I’ll try not to cry

For I do not know how to tell you good-bye

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Janet Martin