I’ll be here right beside you

in the darkness when you call.

I’ll be the one who makes sure

that the last leaf doesn’t fall.

 

I’ll be here watching over you

though all others are gone.

I’ll be here though you’ve lost the strength

and will to carry on.

 

I know that it’s your darkest hour.

I know it’s hard to see.

I know because one time I faced

a darkest hour for me.

 

So, hold on tight to what you see -

that last leaf on the vine,

and I’ll go paint that masterpiece…

and then it is my time.

 

(Ref: Last Leaf by Oliver Henry)