I was a tormented soul for many of my years
Living in a world of darkness and dread
Many a scar I had and many given
Not once did I judge others
This day do not judge me my sisters and brothers
I always knew right from wrong
Spending my early years living in the gray in between
Many a regret I have from my adventurous living
Constantly striving to do what is right
Even when it did not seem that it was in sight
One thing I will never regret
Is the birth of my name sake and son
A brilliant young man with a heart of gold
I love that young man and watch him still
Do not lose your honor and dignity Bill
The only woman I have ever loved is an angel
She came to me in my time of need
Giving me unconditional love and immeasurable strength
Stephanie, I will love you eternally, not just this life
I married you in my heart and soul, forever husband and wife
Many people touched me throughout the years
Some giving me great joy and others tormenting me deeply
My happiness was based on the love of just two
Bill I love watching you grow into an honorable man
Stephanie, I love you deeply like no one ever can
My eternal wife we have loved before
In each of our previous lives we have held one another
Loving each other with a passion and fury
I will be waiting for you in the next life
Preparing myself for the day you will again be my wife
I ask do not cry for me this day
Think back to some way I made you laugh or smile
Tell that story for all to hear
I am counting on Bill and Stephanie to keep my memory alive
To be there for and help each other thrive*
*Authors Note: I am not ill and do not plan on leaving anytime soon, but I want those in my life to know not only my wishes (no funeral, a wake, cremation and the spreading of my ashes in the San Francisco Bay - Stephanie this is so I will be in a place that makes you happy and will live forever in your heart) but while I'm alive I want to tell them what they mean to me and that I will always be here for them.
