Goodbye

They're begging me to say goodbye
I won't do it, I won't even try
If I say it, it will come true
and that'll be the last I see of you

Father, forgive me for keeping it in
I'm just a boy, it can be no sin
everyone's flying around the house
ambulance will be here any second now......

.........
I'll give you that kiss on the cheek
It carries no seven letter finality
.........


Father, as the sirens faded away
I didn't see you the rest of the day
the phone call came just before dusk
turns out saying goodbye was probably a must....