Death Bed

In the darkened room lay a dying man
His last few rasps of breath were heard
Sounding so painful for him to take
Waiting for death and his final word

A pale hand rests on top of the sheet
Wedding ring dwarfs his fingers where they lay
A shell of the once great man I knew
So Strong and loving in every way

The smell of death lingers in the room
Dragging you under and bringing you down low
The atmosphere wraps its arms around you
As this life passed away causing much woe

A long life has brought much joy and pleasure
But all good things much come to an end
Our bodies give up and we must move on
No matter that you were such a great friend

So at this time of a loved one`s parting
The family gather all around the bed
All remembering their own thoughts of you
We therefore respect and honour the dead.


Been thinking of my husband and my mother at their partings.
Sad times, but honouring them is the best way to remember them too.

© Lis Bull 2013