It's not up to me.

by Tinah Richard
(Orange co, Florida)

Whether I live or die, it's not up to me.
There's a need to explain, but I don't know how.
My time is over, so, I have to leave, right now
Whether I live or die, it's not up to me.

Chances are, we may meet again
But if we don't, remember my name
My story and and my life with you
Even if we are far apart, I know you will make it through

Whether I live or die, it's not up to me
I have played my last card and it seems like I've lost
Whether I live or die, it's not up to me
My spirit lives in you, as my body turns to dust

I did all I could, and raised you well
so to those over there, please do tell
I loved you just as much or more
so good bye, for I must now shut the door

Whether I live or die, is not up to me
My life doesn't belong to me and neither does yours.
Whether I live or die, is not up to me
But the memories of us, belongs to you.