Last night
As the stars caved in
And the new moon
Aged suddenly before me

He kissed me
On the forehead
Before resting in my arms

And my body
Crumbled beneath the weight
Of his heart

He whispered:

Hold hands with my mother
Tell her that I love her
Though not enough to keep me
From God

Do not lay claim on my father
It was not he
But the folly
Of his consequence

Give a kiss
To my sister
Tell her
That I'll miss her

And to hold her arms wide open
When the world comes falling down
Within her love