The River Styx

I sat down by the River Styx

To watch my dear friend go

I knew he would be there someday

But when, I did not know

We said goodbye long ago

And parted as close friends

I knew he would do this someday

But I never knew when

His mother called to break the news

And I was not surprised

I knew this call would come someday

But still, I began to cry

So I traveled down to the River Styx

And soon, I caught his eye

He knew that I would come and see

But he could not have guessed why

I had to confess what was in my heart

To see his face once more

He always thought I felt that way

But he never could be sure

I cried and asked him to come back

I wouldn't accept that he was gone

I thought he'd turn around and stay

But he smiled and passed on