Don't Go Away

I can sense your breath becoming feeble,

The worst thoughts are flashing in my head,

I can't believe what it has come to,

So don't go away just yet.

We had taken all precautions,

And yet we are in this horrid situation,

We are helpless, but trying our best,

So don't go away just yet.

The doctors and nurses are trying,

Your friends and family are praying,

Even strangers, who were touched by you,

Don't give up! Don't go away just yet. 

My name used to be on your lips all day,

You couldn't do without me, even for a second, 

How will you manage there, come back home, 

Please don't go away just yet. 

We have seen so many struggles,

And faced them with a smile,

This is just one of them, it's the toughest,

Try hard, don't go away just yet.

There are still promises to keep,

Duties to be fulfilled trips to be travelled,

Memories to be made and lives to be lived,

So don't go away just yet.

We have enjoyed every moment,

Every day was our happily ever after,

We have beautiful kids, we love you,

So don't go away just yet.

We have to watch many more sunsets,

Hold hands and walk together,

Sit back and enjoy our morning coffee,

So don't go away just yet.

You have accomplished so much,

You're so talented, intelligent and fun,

We need people like you in this world,

So don't go away just yet.

I can't understand this punishment,

Isolating and separating loved ones,

Are you punishing us, for leaving you all alone?

I'm sorry, but don't go away just yet.

You are the most social person I know,

But spending these tense moments on your own,

Nothing can be more traumatic, 

but hang on, don't go away just yet.

Let me prepare the kids first,

Let me prepare myself first,

Stay back at least for a few more years, 

It's not fair! Don't go away just yet.

Somehow, please give me a chance, 

To hold your hand and kiss you,

To sing your favourite lullaby & comfort you,

We'll fight it out, don't go away just yet.

Your pulse is getting weaker, BP is dropping,

The doctor's tone was foreboding, 

It's not true! it's not happening!

You're fine! Don't go away just yet.

I know the cross over seems easy now,

The needles, masks, PPEs, and monitors' beeps,

Are beginning to take a toll now,

But I can't let you go, so don't go away just yet.

Let me say a proper goodbye,

Our beautiful journey is coming to an end,

But does it really have to be so ruthless and abrupt?

I'm begging you now, don't go away just yet.

The monitors have shown a straight line,

I'm numb, confused, angry, shocked,

I can feel your presence around me, 

I'm desperate, so don't go away just yet.

I don't know what to tell the kids,

I can't make any sense out of this,

I'm struggling to hold it together, 

Help me, don't go away just yet.

It's been a few months now,

I can't ever come to terms with it,

I saw you in my dream this morning,

Let it linger on, don't go away just yet.