The Last Time

The Last Time

The last time I heard her speak

She was sure of her words

"Tell my children I love them

You, my husband, already know"

The last time I saw her walk

She spun on her heel

Giving me a glimpse of what first attracted me

And what kept me under her spell

The last time we ate dinner

I gave her the night off

Her favorite was eggplant parmigiana

The fine wine, I chose, covered for my cooking errors

The last time we said good night

I dreamt of our future together

Awashed in laughter and love

Void of pain and sorrow

The last time I saw you

Before they closed the coffin

I recited our wedding vows

Knowing we would (someday) meet again