Last Moments Alive Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Breath of eternity being taken from you into death without
my love, holding your hand as your eyes close for the last
time, no longer able to see me anymore.

Your heart being wrenched from my being as I realize this
is the very last moment of your life, the only gift I will
ever get again from you my love, your very last breath of
air on this earth.

Feelings unable to understand this thing called death now
ending your life, tears springing to my eyes, unable to be
contained in this human heart.

Devastated beyond imagining, looking through my tears at
your serene and peaceful still face, knowing your life has
ended in my very presence, never to live on earth again.

Hoping to watch your eyes flutter open like before and see
your smile fall upon my face, moments pass and alas, it never
happens and now I must tell our children you are gone.

Having to leave you, going to make your funeral arrangements
alone and bereft, letting go of your precious hand for the very
last time in our married life.

Not wanting to leave you, but they have come to take you to
the morgue now, sobbing, I kiss you good-bye one last time,
your lips are cold, touching mine silently.

Uncontrollably, I break down, suddenly recognizing the
realization of your death as it hits me out of nowhere.....