Death beside me, softly waiting.
He gave me time for contemplating,
Past mistakes and wrongs I’ve made.
I truly thank that somber shade.
On borrowed time I cleared my mind,
Prepared myself for one last dive.
He whispered patiently in my ear,
“It’s time to go but have no fear”
“I’ve been told to lead you, toward a light”
And so I rose without a fight,
And took death’s hand and let him lead,
He’d given me the time I’d need,
To rest my mind and heavy heart,
Before I followed into the dark.