May 2023
I didn't think it would end like this
I couldn't catch my breath
Gasping, I could feel my blood run cold
Time stopped
Feeling stopped, even pain
I heard someone say, "time of death
2:34 am."
No bright light, just nothing
Asleep and awake coexist.
Back in our home, I turn in bed to kiss you goodnight, as I have done for a thousand nights
Your side of the bed is cold, so cold
I couldn't catch my breath
Gasping, I could feel my blood run cold
Time stopped
Feeling stopped, even pain
I heard someone say, "time of death
2:34 am."
No bright light, just nothing
Asleep and awake coexist.
Back in our home, I turn in bed to kiss you goodnight, as I have done for a thousand nights
Your side of the bed is cold, so cold
Great loss comes with great love. This was written after witnessing my father's reaction to my mother's passing. I felt part of him die. She passed peacefully.
(United States)
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