Maude

sitting by your bedside today
the light was fading in your eyes
the morphine stealing your laughter
as we said our last goodbyes

you looked so very scared
didnt want to see me go
I knew you needed rest, though,
for your final journey home

How is it that you kept thanking me
for a friendship we both had
all the years  we spent chit chatting
about the happy and the sad


I pray your journey ends tonight
with my love firmly in your heart
feel my hand in yours, Maude
when from this earth you do depart.


You whispered, "Please don't forget me"
Oh lord, hear my pleas
make sure she remebers nothing
but love when she is with thee!!

(03/03/2010 after visiting Maude Kirk in Hospital)