**Verse 1** At life’s end she whispered low: “I wish you believed too, my love.” Faith was never my road. But her words stayed — echoes in the lonely dark. **Chorus** Were you afraid then, I’d let you fade? That time would erase you slow? Or did you trust love outlives death but only for those who believe? I don’t know what moved you then. But what I hear is: “Don’t forget me, my love, Stay close.” **Verse 2** You built bridges, spoke healing words, chose peace in a world at war. Your heart stayed open, though it bled. Maybe you dreamed of mornings with no goodbyes, where tears turn to light. Maybe you feared my doubt shut the door I’d need to find you. **Chorus** Were you afraid then, I’d let you fade? That time would erase you slow? Or did you trust love outlives death but only for those who believe? I don’t know what moved you then. But what I hear is: “Don’t forget me, my love, Stay close.” **Bridge** If all roads meet where no one’s alone, I’ll see you there, my love, among flowers, With a soft smile in your eyes. You’ll take my hand: “See, my love? Together again! Forever.” **Final Chorus** I’ll never let you go, though death parts us now. Your voice lives in my mind. Your love, I carry daily. I doubt heaven, Arlette, but my heart saves you space. For if some road leads back, it’s open to us too. **Outro** I still hear that last whisper: “I wish you believed too, my man…” I knew you meant: “I love you. I know we meet again.” I love you, Arlette. I know we meet again.
