The Trip

Walking past the room
I heard the young man say
Aunt Emily and Grandma
Want you to go on a trip today
The trip it may be long
I know you need to go
But before you leave
I just want to let you know
I love you every morning
I love you every night
I love you with the dawn of day
And in the evening twilight
He was talking to his mom
As she lay there in the bed
Her eyes were closed so softly
A cool cloth on her head
Her skin was cool and waxy
Light shone upon her face
Her body small and frail
This man looked out of place
He kissed her gently on the forehead
As he said good bye
I quickly turned away from them
Before he could see me cry
Her breaths came short and shallow
Until they came no more
She has left upon her trip
Without walking through the door
The trip she’s taking is not long
She won’t have long to wait
Until Grandma and Aunt Emily
Meet her at the gate
tdb 4/15/06

nice

thank you mirror
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What a sweet sentiment. That was really endearing. Great write again.

((huggss)) thank you. and i am too honored to add you as my friend.