I still remember it like yesterday

That one unfortunate day

As mother begs me on the phone 

I can hear the sorrow in her tone

And it already tells me

That my prayers are of false hope

So while there is still time

I tell you all the things i've had to say 

I can only imagine what you were thinking

And what you were feeling at that time

But i heard from my mom that you smiled

When you heard my voice 

As i'm on the other side of the world it seems

With tears running down my face i manage to say

I love you and you are the greatest grandmother I've ever had

Goodbye

Then the emotions poured out of my heart

Like a flowing river as i hear you say

I love you, see you soon

Then it all fades away in wet tear as mother ends the call

Tomorrow i shall stand by where you lay

And tell you the rest of what i wanted to say

As i couldn't properly say goodbye

Then I ask myself

Why did goodbye have to be so soon