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?