the end

for John

if the end comes
if only you and I were left
if all that we had left
       over the body
was this love we feel
for each other
then so be it and
let it be the end
but let it be
me
in your arms dancing and
that shall be the last thing
     we do together
even if it really is
your elbow swinging me
     from your side of the bed

let us leave as well
the windows uncovered
you know
how happy it makes me
to watch the sunrise
lying in your arms
maybe with some luck
the morning sun
that also
participates in our bed
will be generous and
give us another day
to spend together
amen