The Day I Die

This poem is written in loving memory of a friend whose journey through life ended abruptly...but who will remain in people's hearts forever. We met today 11 years ago, and today I want to share these words...Enjoy your last endless flight Dmitry Maslennikov

The day I die I’ll turn to wind

Which will be living above your house

The day you die you’ll turn to sunlight

Which will be high above the clouds

October morning I’ll be somewhere

Around the world and saying vows

To you, my sweet and dear sunlight,

Come, shine on me, let’s break the clouds.

Oh  please, don’t turn to sunlight now

It is too early to say the vows

I will make sure you are breathing,

I will be praying while you’re sleeping

And I will listen to your heart beating

Until I turn to wind.

The day I die I’ll turn to snow

And  slowly fall onto the ground

The day you die you’ll turn to wind

And  you will catch me half way down

The day you die you’ll turn to sunlight

And you will shine towards the ground

The day I die I’ll turn to flower

You’ll make me bloom without a doubt.

2008