Why does your life have to end
What do you think when you close your eyes
Are you frightened or angry inside
Are you frightened to die?

Or is the pain so bad
that you feel ready
Has your body had enough
that it’s not worth fighting
anymore?

Do you know how many people love you
And how much
Do you know what a lovely man you are
How gentle and generous
How calm How strong How brave

I thought that
Without asking these
I would never know
But now I think I do

You know
And you are ready

And we love you.