CAB TO HEAVEN

Cabbie, take me to Heaven.

I needn’t know the fare.

Got friends, fam’ly, pets,

Patiently waitin’ there.

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The money’s in my pocket.

Credit cards and crisp bills.

We need to leave quickly!

They say it’s all uphill.

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Miss my mama and daddy.

Grandpa, Grandma, too.

Puff, Rover, Smokey.

They left us way too soon.

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Cabbie, drive me to Heaven.

Put your foot to the floor.

Get this big cab movin’.

Drop me off at the door.

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You say, no payment needed.

Cab leaves when time is right.

For now just be patient.

When we go, hang on tight!

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Some days it’s very hard.

To find lastin’ solace.

Pictures on the mantle.

Faded ones in my wallet.

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Until this ole cab leaves.

Photos will have to do.

Along with gazin’ up there,

While whisperin’, “I miss you!”