Sharif Hasan
They say if you’re old
You don’t have a chance
You’re finished
You’re done
I am so scared
Don’t want to die
I am not that old
Think I got a chance
I want to hold your hand
For many more springs to come
Together we’ll water the tulips and see them grow
Throw pebbles in the stream by the bushes
Together we’ll look for nests in the woods
Explore ant colonies in the sidewalks
Listen to the birds chirping from trees
Watch the squirrels hiding their nuts
I want to walk with you along the trail
And sing all our favourite songs
I am so scared, my boy
Don’t want to die
I want to walk along the trail
And sing with you for many more springs to come
