How Do You Tell a Friend?
by Susan Zahn
Save
your strength, Chewie.
Store it away for another
time.
Sooner or later we knew this would happen
After
living so long on the line.
I pushed my luck
too far this time
With Jabba and his gang.
But still, we
wouldn't be here now
If my friend Lando hadn't sang.
Well, take care
of the princess for me, pal.
She needs tender loving
care.
Keep an eye on her to make sure she's safe.
To her,
life's been so unfair.
And do your best
to reassure her,
If ever she might be in pain
That even
though I can't be with her,
Her love for me wasn't in vain.
Help
me, Chewie, to find the words.
I know my being speechless is
rare.
I have so much to say to you both,
But how do I
tell friends that I care?