For the Last Time

He held me close
And whispered in my ear
For the last time
He kissed me
And showed me his love
For the last time
He stroked my hair
And caressed my cheek
For the last time
Then he said good bye
And left again
For the last time
I went to bed
And cried myself to sleep
For the last time
I awoke
And made the choice
For the last time
I placed a black rose on my pillow
And a jeweled dagger in my hand
For the last time
I closed my eyes
And took a breath
For the last time