CHANNILLO
On the Other Side
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On the Other Side
When you breathed your last
I didn’t know it.
There were no goodbyes ,
you’d already gone.
Did you know you were leaving?
Or were you surprised?
Were you afraid?
Or ready to fly?
It was too soon.
I needed more time
for tender words
and gentle touches.
I’ll stay here next to you,
Lying by your side,
Stroking your hair and cheek
Whispering secrets.
One last afternoon
In our bed, together
your warm heart
fading into coolness.
Night falls around us
They’re coming soon
To take you...
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