Michelle Williams Blog and Journals

This poem was written in light of recent emotional pulls involving the death of Heath Ledger. While his death happened some six months ago the true weight of what was lost and how his death has affected people hadn't hit me until I had the chance to see his last completed film, 'The Dark Knight'. So, this poem is dedicated to one of the greatest actors of our generation. One who was taken from his loved ones tragically and far too soon. I hope that his daughter, Matilda, and former partner, Michelle, both know that he is watching over them wherever he is. My whole heart wishes I could give you back to your daughter...RIP...1979 - 2008...

I beg the stars above and the sky which holds them close...

To shine a little softer and grant my wish to let you go...

If not forever at least a moment for that is all I'd need...

Then I could die in your arms and we could rest in peace...

I don't want you back on earth and I think it's safe to say...

I could never let you go again if granted one more day...

No, my love, I'm afraid my heart can't take that pain again...

It's hard enough without you...my light, my soul, my best friend...

So I say to you and all of those around you who can hear...

If my wish were granted there'd be nothing for me to fear...

I cry each day and dream each night that someday soon I'll be...

Smiling again by your side when you come back for me...