The Day
i was there the day she died
the day she breathed her last
i prayed the Lord she'd suffer not
it's happening too fast
we both agreed no life support
so many years ago
how could i see this circumstance
or this scenario
we thought she had a fighting chance
if some support were used
it was that time i gave consent
i'm tired and confused
we prayed for a recovery
she'd wake up once again
i realized the hour came
this wasn't in God's plan
i pray for strength and guidance, Lord
i knew what need be done
her body must release the ghost
death's time at last had come
i chose the time we'd say farewell
a Sunday in July
i never thought i'd see this day
this day of last goodbyes
a chosen few stood by her bed
i held her hand in mine
i finger-combed my baby's hair
her time was growing nigh
the staff removed all life support
she now was on her own
the chaplain hummed Amazing Grace
My God don't drag this on
babe it's okay now to let go
i'll be alright my love
it's time for you to take His hand
and follow God above
her little body gave out soon
her shallow breaths were few
then quietly she left this world
to start her life anew
so now i am a broken man
there's naught that can fix me
for now there is a piece missing
she has my heart you see
Copyright © Jess Opperman | Year Posted 2018
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