I can't see her eyes Staring deep into mine Her radiant beauty Fades from sight The haunting memories of her Will never die There she lies weeping By my side
The tears she sheds Burn through my flesh
Her hand holds mine, Though I cannot feel Aware of it all, But does not seem real The world before me Turns to black At the end of life With no way back
My soul in extremis Leaves this world And transcends ...