Transition

Transition It was a smooth transition So imperceptible that I hardly noticed. The passage from life to death was so sudden. It happened as I was driving Making a right hand turn. The bright sunlight softened Became less harsh. A blanket of peace embraced me tenderly. I turned inquisitively to Eliane. She wasn’t there. I was truly amazed I didn’t comprehend. Somehow I wasn’t stressed. I want to go back. I turn the steering wheel, However the car does not respond. I want to panic No I cannot I am at peace I look in the rear view mirror And I see commotion, Eliane is leaning over someone, Who is she so intimate with? I am brought closer to her I see that she has someone in her arms She is crying. I still cannot comprehend, Why is she sobbing? People have gathered around her, There is Brendan Now Mel is running And Carlos too, Why? As Louise pulls Eliane gently away from this person I see that it is me. My eyes are staring nowhere My face is wet from her tears Am I?