inspired by Cyndi, a write of a dear friend who passed away

(I still have to learn how to rhyme.)



The Hospital Visit


She was tired, very tired

complained about heart and eyes

yet, she was talkative, despite.

The meals were dreary she explained

long ago, she wined and dined.


Suddenly, some thought lit up her furrowed face

she promised herself that upon her return to home

no more diet, no more pills

would eat both lobster, caviar and grilse

and down it with champagne in a crystal glas.


Grateful for our visit, holding our hands

she wanted to see us soon again

was this her last happy glance?


Barely one week later

she had begun her journey

where we could no longer follow

no passport or ticket was needed

to the destination we know so little about.


There, at the crossroad

towards the final resting place

all had already gone too far.

Would our words still reach her

through this empty space?

Was she aware of our nearness

we so sincerely tried to convey?

did she feel secure and in peace?



We held hands with her like friends

on her last hour, on her journey

from day into night where all ends.





Words by Northlight
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Written on 2009-01-20 at 13:54

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