When I close my eyes <br />for the last time <br />I want to have lived, <br />really lived. <br /> <br />I want to know I've tasted <br />the smorgasbord of life. <br />I want to have relished the good <br />and spat the bad back out, <br />knowing at least I tried it. <br /> <br />When I'm done here, <br />I don't want to wonder <br />if someone caught <br />the kiss I threw, <br />I'll know. <br /> <br />I don't want to leave <br />with a heart as empty <br />as my pockets. <br /> <br />I want to know without a doubt <br />I've left something of me behind, <br />something that's good, not regret <br />for never making a difference. <br /> <br />When I close my eyes <br />for the last time, <br />I would like someone to remember <br />... I was here.<br /><br />C.J. Heck<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/when-i-finally-close-my-eyes/
