Did He Cry

I wonder how he felt that day realizing it would be his last.

As he went to bed that night knowing he would die

Did he turn to look around, take one last glance and cry

Resolutely he went from his living room to bed

Knowing those remaining steps would surely be his last

Did he turn to look around, take one last glance and cry

When he sat atop his bed and began to remove his shoes

Did he feel the tightness and struggle to take a breath

Did he glance to the Heavens, scream out to God and cry

Did his soul depart before he hit the floor

Or did he lie aware and gasp for air once more

Did he think of seeing her soon and begin to cry

The only thing for certain is that night he did die

Now he's with the ones he loves, those that went before

He rejoices with his grandkids, his wife by his side 

Today his daughter keeps her memories buried deep inside

When she thinks about him now she calls to God and cries

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