Mrs. Schenck

*I wrote this about one of my favorite teachers, and best friends. She is very sick, and is in the hospital.*

You are leaving me behind.
You are going too fast.
Please do not leave me only to
Become part of my past.

Why are you not slowing down?
Time will not stand still.
She is not getting better.
Do you think she ever will?

Why are you not waiting?
I know you can hear my cries.
Please do not leave me yet.
I am not strong enough for good-byes.

Please wait for me.
You can fight this.
Promise me you will not give up.
It is only one of life's twists.

I tink I do have to let go.
It is hard for me to say,
Just how much I love you.
I can not stand to see you this way.

Mrs. Schenck, I love you.
It is as simple as that.
Mrs. Schenck, I love you.
All the way to the moon and back.