Good Byes
Being on your deathbed
Brings up conflicting feelings
Not wanting to leave your loved one
Watching them sit by you
Trying to stay under control
But wanting to move on
To see what’s next
Wanting to leave the pain behind
But then again
Your son’s here
And your husband’s there
Your granddaughter looks up
Meeting your eyes
For the first time that night
“Tell Grandpa I love him”
She says in her small little voice
Tears glittering in her eyes
“I love you baby”
You say
Giving her a small smile
Then you close your eyes
Sink back into your pillows
You see your husband
For the first time in years
He reaches out for your hand
Whispering “welcome home baby”
You’re not afraid anymore
Taking his hand
You move on
Brings up conflicting feelings
Not wanting to leave your loved one
Watching them sit by you
Trying to stay under control
But wanting to move on
To see what’s next
Wanting to leave the pain behind
But then again
Your son’s here
And your husband’s there
Your granddaughter looks up
Meeting your eyes
For the first time that night
“Tell Grandpa I love him”
She says in her small little voice
Tears glittering in her eyes
“I love you baby”
You say
Giving her a small smile
Then you close your eyes
Sink back into your pillows
You see your husband
For the first time in years
He reaches out for your hand
Whispering “welcome home baby”
You’re not afraid anymore
Taking his hand
You move on