And Be Gone

You’ll know when its time…
you won’t fight it
or struggle,
you won’t lie to yourself
—or try to hang on

You’ll let everything go
as it’s time to unburden,
your mind and your spirit,
your heart
—and be gone

(Presbyterian Hospital: July, 2019)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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