love is an eternal flame

As the darkness swells

a single flame illuminates the page

My sweet Annmarie, I am afraid this will be the last you hear from me.

My final goodbye to the woman I love

You are my light in the darkness.

Your face is all I see now.

as this lantern shines for me to write

You have shined for me to love

to share the light you give

has been the biggest gift

hold onto your light, my dear

continue to be the light in the dark

Your light is too bright to dim.

I can see you now dancing.

You move so gracefully.

like this light in my lantern

You are warm, you are bright.

My light here is fading.

Please carry my light with you, my dear

Every time you use a lantern, remember me.

And remember how you gave me light.

until the very end,

Goodbye, my love, my Annmarie