When it’s my turn,
sit beside me in candlelight
in a quiet rocking chair.
Hold my hand
whether it be cold or sweaty or shaky.
Squeeze it once in a while
(even if you are a stranger)
just so I can be sure I’m not alone.
Welcome fresh flowers, warm bread, baked apple pie;
expel the stale air.
Let there be peace in flowing water, wind chimes, singing
bowls
and occasional whispers of reassurance.
Sprinkle glitter fairy dust over my blankets
and wish me a safe flight.
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Sprinkle glitter fairy dust over my blankets
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oh tears!! Lovely poem with a simply sweet ending
Susan, this is beautiful. I hope you share this with the family.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely - especially these lines:
ReplyDeleteLet there be peace in flowing water, wind chimes, singing bowls
and occasional whispers of reassurance.
What a beautiful poem - it so expresses those last moments. I needed to read them - we had close to that this past weekend with my father-in-law. Thank you for those words.
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