When I Die

when I die,
please don't cry,
my body can't feel your pain,
i can't feel your tears, then
i won't be able to wipe them,
you know how helpless i am,
when i'm not near,
and you cry

when I die,
don't wish me goodbye;
partings and farewells
are so tearful,
i know they may be
somewhat teary there too,
like they are here,
though you've hardly let me see,
and i hate it
and am so helpless,
when you're alone,
and you cry

let go of me please,
before i die,
i don't know if it'd be painful,
but at least, I'd be there,
in case it hurts,
my shoulders, and cheeks
can soak, and comfort your tears,
at least, I won't be helpless,
when you cry

when i die,
do wear the black suit,
you'd look your prettiest in that,
i know you've saved it
for a special day,
i've longed to see you decked up,
and have been ever so restless.
wear the black suit
on that special day,
there won't be another, after that,
as a bit of me would be hugging you,
and i'd feel less helpless then,
when you cry




© sashikant mohanty