I like to think that Death came for you gently, at six am on a Thursday. As you lay there, nestled in your sheets; the light in your room was green. I like to think that He looked like your father, and that He reached out with a sparkle in His eye. When you touched His hand, it wasn't hard for you to move; you could finally see him at your side. I like to think you glanced out of the window together; aren't the neighbors so peaceful?
I like to think that Death came for you beautifully, at six am on a Thursday. As you lay there, the rest of the world sleeping; just two other souls by your side. I like to think that She looked like your mother, and that She pulled you into a warm embrace. When you held Her close, nothing hurt; you could finally look up into Her eyes. I like to think you stopped by the Christmas tree together; aren't the lights so beautiful?
I like to think that Death came for you joyously, at six am on a Thursday. As you lay there, your eyes clouded over; the dawn not too far away. I like to think that Death looked on you kindly, and offered you a Coke for the road. When you took a sip, the universe exploded, and you might go anywhere, anywhen. I like to think you chose first to rest by our bedsides; aren't these people you made so wonderful?
My grandmother died yesterday morning. I hope death was as exciting and magnificent as she hoped it would be.