Make Them Real

Under the streetlights, laughter so clear Games and our secrets, kinship so dear None of us knew then, this was the end The last time we'd play here together as friends Oh, if I'd known, I'd hold on tight Chase fleeting days, chase fading light Treasure each second, savor each smile Knowing these friendships would pause for a while Moments unseen Over with time Wishing I'd known Making them mine Hold you much longer Say what I feel Given the chance, I'd make them real A tender kiss, sadly the last Next time we wouldn't, the moment had passed If I had known this was my last show I'd kiss you softly, never let go Oh, if I could, I'd stay some more Kiss you much deeper, stand at your door Cherish each heartbeat, hand on your heart A rhythm I need now alone in the dark Moments unseen Over with time Wishing I'd known Making them mine Hold you much longer Say what I feel Given the chance, I'd make them real Father's wise words, soft and so kind Final discussion, life's learnings entwined Talked about everything, time slipped away Had I but known, what else would I say? Oh, if I could, I'd rewind days Speak from my heart, show love's array Cherish that moment, smile through my tears Knowing that soon you'll no longer be here Moments unseen Over with time Wishing I'd known Making them mine Hold you much longer Say what I feel Given the chance, I'd make them real.