December 27, 2013 RIP Beloved Twin

My twin sister passed away December 27,2013. She was a class act.

And now,

nothing...

days, nights and hours,

talking, laughing,

until you could not speak or laugh

and then, for hours,

I held your hand.

As your breathes softened,

I willed you to breath

with my touch,

until it felt like my touch

was the only reason for your breath.

And then,

that slight little tick of each breath,

that was torture to hear

and I begged,

if there is a God,

please, give her peace.

I, so hope you are at peace.

For me, now,

nothing...

Reviews

[icelandicblue]

I am so sorry for both of you. Your poem captured those moments that appear quiet on the surface when we watch someone slip away but also the turmoil that roils inside us as we beg for the end of suffering.

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you.

[Creepy Swine Guy]

I was selfish when my father passed. I could not sit and watch him drift away from me forever. We had had that conversation years before and he told me that he understood. This confirms for me how very hard it would have been.

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you.

[Tate Morgan]

Awe Barb I am so sorry . Yours is a pain I cannot fathom. May you meet again on the others side of heaven

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you Tate. I miss her so much...

[s y e]

Oh Barbara, I know you both were so close, I am extremely sorry for your loss. Know that we are all here for you!

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you so much

[Dr. Wood ?]

I know how close you 2 were Barbara, and I feel your pain

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you, Doc.

[Cody Williams]

Sorry for your loss Barbra! This is a great write! Very emotional! Thanks for sharing!

-CW

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you Cody

[annabellee]

Very sorry for your loss.
Great and emotional write. I could feel your pain.
Hope you're better.
Well done :)

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you annabellee

[annabellee]

you're most welcome and happy new year :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope you are okay. I will put you and your family in my prayers.
Coyote/John

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you John.

[Tegon Maus]

Barbra... I'm sorry for your loss

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you, Tegon

[Craig2591]

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss, Barbara. Your poem expresses your grief very well.

[Barbara Walker]

Thank you Craig.