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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