the end

hands shaking
knees quaking
eyes burning
world turning

smile faking
faith breaking
mind waiting
soul debating

grasp slipping
sun dipping
into the tall grass below

feet planted
words panted
breath f a l t e r e d, "hello"

body broken
only glances spoken

tears feeding into mouth pleading

chest heaving, "goodbye"

mem'ries repeating

time waning

life

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