Silent Witness

For few fleeting moments after I died Brain activity remained undeterred Though my knowing now of what I heard Seems redundant in my current reside Heartbeat swapped with footsteps leaving My temperature drops and we are alone Death prompts my body to stiffen on its own A good response to your false grieving Blood settles inside as I discolour My muscles relax as you confess No one can hear, no need to be nervous Anger ceasing as brain waves get duller I fade away, along with all your stress See you at the funeral. Enjoy the service April 5, 2023 I Died Poetry Contest