Let me go first

I’ve heard the truly loving thing’s to hope

your lifetime partner predeceases you

so they won’t be the one who has to cope

with being left behind. But, of us two,

 

which one would make the better solo act

when worst comes as it must and will to worst?

The answer’s clear, no theory but a fact;

it’s you, of course, my love. Let me go first.