May I go now?

Laura Rash, 17, US

May I go now?
Don't you think the time is right?
May I say goodbye to pain-filled days and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and tried my best, an example I tried to be.
Can I take the step beyond and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first, I faught with all my might!
But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving light.
I want to go! I really do! It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best as I can to live just one more day____
To give you time to let me go and share your love and fears.
I know you are sad and afraid because I see the tears.
I'll not be far, I promise that, and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you wherever you may go.
Thank you for loving me. You know I loved you too.
That's why it's so hard to say goodbye and end this life with you.
So hold me now, just one more time, and let me hear you say
Because you care so much for me, you'll let me go today.