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