Like a faint whisper,
You flickered away from this world.
My hands tremble
Like miniature earth quakes;
My heartbeat is just a tick slower.
The wetness on my pale cheeks
May dry within the hours to come
But all I can think about
Is the last I saw of your face.
Soft creases lined your eyes
Whisps of the prettiest gray hairs
Hugged the tips of your ears.
You were making him lunch
Like you always do,
Wondering where we kept butter knives.
I can't remember if I told you how much I love you
I don't think I thanked you,
For my accidental Christmas gift.
I will never forget that you were there though,
I hold every memory closer than life itself.
Years gathered on your shoulders.
Time took life from your heart
And you parted with a peaceful last breath.
In my dreams, I talked with you.
I had a chance to say goodbye...
Like a faint whisper,
Your light flickered, then burned out.
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(This was read at my grandmother's funeral that I could not attend, unfortunately)