Who'll be there to hold my hand? <br /> Who'll be standing by? <br /> Will any shed a tear for me <br /> As I prepare to die? <br /> <br /> Who'll be there to pray for me? <br /> Who'll be there to sing? <br /> And who'll be there to kiss my cheek <br /> If I go in the spring? <br /> <br /> Who can say these things for sure? <br /> Guess I should not care. <br /> I wouldn't if I knew my love <br /> Was certain to be there. <br /> <br /> So as the day draws closer, <br /> Guess I'll dare to deign <br /> To ask if she would care to come <br /> And see me once again. <br /> <br /> Should she come, I'm sure to leave, <br /> Calm, without a care. <br /> Joyful for all of those who came, <br /> No matter who'll be there.<br /><br />GREENWOLFE 1962<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/who-ll-be-there/
