The Final Mile
I'm just back from a journey,
we each will take in turn.
Though not long in length
it took all my strength,
but I knew that I'd return...
My companion on this journey
struggled on the way.
No time left to mend,
he knew...in the end,
that he was meant to stay.
We rested just a moment
and much to my surprise,
I saw an image of myself
reflecting in his eyes.
I tried to make him understand
I had a hand to lend, but
he looked away and focused on
the light at distance end...
Though all will make this journey
we know not when or how.
When he felt the final touch of time
he knew his time - was now.
He shook my hand
then smiled and said,
"We're only here awhile."
I stood behind my father
as he walked his final mile...
Cole Banner
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