The Last

Lay with me beside the fire
tuck my hair behind my ears
and kiss me on the forehead

for tomorrow is the day we die.

Stand by me, my love
as they put the ropes around my pearl neck
and touch my face a last time

for today is the day we die.

Hold my hand and watch the dawn
feel the pull of the rope
say good-bye a final time

for this is the moment we die.