I held her in my arms
Stroke her white thin hair
With soothing voice, I say
“It is ok, just let it goes,
Everything will be okay.”
I watch her suffer for a very long time
Trying to hold on to life
With each day, she still smiles
Watching the bird, looking at the sky
Always, “It is such a beautiful day.”
Then I have to coax her to let go
My heart feels at peace
I accept that her death is near
And convince her to go with God
Rest painlessly, in his loving arms.
I held her head in my arms
I am right here, go to sleep.
“Don't forget me”, she said
With tears in my eyes… never
Never, ever… could I forget you!
She looks at me with sad eyes
Too tired to say, or move
Grabbing my arm so tight
She announces: “Oh, Hail Mary!”
And with that, she goes!
