Take me back to the lake she said. Still go there when I am gone. Scatter me where we kissed by the lake bed And watch me rise with the sun. Play Nat King Cole when you feel weak, and think back to when we met when we danced cheek to cheek. Don’t forget to walk the dogs, and winters coming so cut some logs. Don’t upset the neighbors When they come round for favors Keep the house clean When the children come Your clothes are in the machine And your shirts are all done I hung them over the ottoman. Lie down next to me she said And sing to me our song Oh my love I can see the lake bed Don’t cry my love be strong. Today I drove to the lake Sat down where we kissed just before dawn break. I listened to Nat King Cole felt her with me in body and soul, and as the swan’s took flight I watched her rise into sunlight, forgetting how she fell as she danced on in my memories.