NaPoWriMo Day 2: Final Goodbye
You were waiting to die
alone, placed carefully on a small bed
Your lovely white hair
sprouting off your head
Your eyes closed peacefully
signaling to all; it was time
We gathered around
whispering gently in your ear
Sharing love, sharing secrets
granting you permission
To drift far, far away
To return to whence you came
With promises of visiting
us in our dreams
Your lips moved
slowly, as if through molasses
You had so much to say
much love to confirm
But, we all agreed
it was better if you slept
Slept until you could
float away to the place we all long for
Back to your truth
Back home.
-Heather Strang
Posted: April 2nd, 2010 under Uncategorized.


