Last Breath
did he know today
he'd take his last breath
in my presence
his last gasping snore
to breathe no more
lifeless pile of flesh
and bone
no spirit gone
hollow vessel to waste away
his debt to earth he will pay
did he know he'd take
his last breath today
Copyright © Blythe Journey | Year Posted 2009
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