Hold On

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I watch you go through all this pain;
You're holding on for me.
I don't want you to go away;
Please hold on a little longer.
If not for my sake, then for yours;
They might find the help you need.
Hold on a little longer.
Don't leave me alone in this world;
I can't live without you.
Hold on a little longer.
As I watch you bleed, I walk away;
Praying to God that you'll stay.
Please hold on for you and me.
As I sit alone crying, I realize I'm being selfish.
I also realize, who am I crying for?
Me for losing you?
Or you for suffering because of me?
Hold on a little longer, I'm coming.
I go to you, and hold your hand.
I begin to say:
"Don't hold on any longer because of me.
Let go and wait for me.
I'll miss you dearly, that I will, but I'll manage.
I don't want you to suffer anymore.
Stop holding on...not for my sake, but for yours."
I watch him silently and pray for the best.
Just then I felt a gentle squeeze, and hear a faint "I love you."
I give him a smile and say "I love you too."
Then I watch as his squeeze grows weak, and his gentle smile fades away.
I pray to him:
'Thank you for not holding on any longer.
Now please just wait for me.'
Then once more I say "I love you."