If Someday

I am dying
do not lay your head upon my chest to listen
do not ask me questions I can no longer answer
do not allow those who never knew me to speak for me
 
instead
resuscitate only memory
                        take me to the window
                                    show me the sunset
                                    even if I no longer know what beauty is
 
                        whisper in my ear
                                    the names of children
                                    even if I no longer know how to love
                        touch me
                                    with those hands like small birds
                                    even if I can no longer feel the dance
 
                        play My Romance
                                    and remember ours
                                                before we say goodbye