I’ll try not to cry

I’ll try not to cry,

When your walking towards me,

With that number across your chest.

I’ll try not to cry,

When you look me in the eye.

I’ll try not to cry,

When you tell me it will be alright.

I’ll try not to cry,

when I touch that thick plastic between us.

I’ll try not to cry,

When we talk about our childhood.

I’ll try not to cry,

When we reminisce about the weird stuff we did.

I’ll try not to cry,

When you hang up the phone and they call you back to your cell.

I’ll try not to cry,

When the family is together without you.

I’ll try not to cry,

When someone says they miss you.

I’ll try not to cry,

When its all over,

And I’ll get to hug you.

I promise,

I’ll try not to cry.

for my cousin

I’ll try not to cry

I’ll try not to cry,

When I wake in the morning.

I’ll try not to cry,

When I hear your name.

I’ll try not to cry,

When they are talking about you.

I’ll try not to cry,

When I hold a friend close as they weep.

I’ll try not to cry,

When they ask if I’m ok.

I’ll try not to cry,

Because I know your watching over us.

I’ll try not to cry,

Because I know you love us.

I’ll try not to cry,

Because I know I’ll see you again.

I promise,

I’ll try not to cry.

for paul