Be gentle with me, reader

As I write the final lines

For there’s pain behind this smile;

It’s hard to say goodbye

To the world I’ve carried with me

Every day and every night.

There’s great sorrow in each parting

So forgive me if I cry

When the last chapter is written

And a new journey begins

Of unraveling all the pieces

That have burrowed deep within.

So be gentle with me, reader.

Let me linger a bit more.

Let me gaze upon the landscape,

Right before I close the door.

I will soon give you the pages

That contain parts of my heart

Until then lend me some patience

"The End" is the hardest part.