A Moment In Time

I stand in the doors of the funeral room and I am afraid, afraid- of how I am going to get through this long day; I knew the end was coming but nothing prepared me mother, no one is ever ready for a beloved's last gasp of breath. Inside the room I gulp my sorrow and stand still and frozen, the room glows with hues of many rose pink flowers; in peace you lay- all the ravages of illness have been erased, beside your coffin I find myself looking and weeping. I know this moment will be with me for all of my life, just you and me alone with the scent of roses and quiet; I am filled with emotions and my body feels like a heavy stone, my heart is completely and totally shattered, forever broken. There is nothing I could have done to keep you in this world, I feel hallow inside and I hurt everywhere and I am lost; but you taught me to be strong and to have courage, so, I whisper love you- and turn to greet the first visitor. _____________________________ October 30, 2015 Poetry/Verse/A Moment in Time Copyright Protected, ID 10-1219-153-30 All Rights Reserved, 2015, Constance La France Submitted to the Standard contest, Completely Your Choice (46) Sponsor, Brian Strand, Judged 01/20/2021 Eighth Place