My Saturday Night

Death everywhere
patiently; in no hurry
soon to leave
with the
chosen one
she lay slack jawed
morphined against the pain
unoticeing these
last life moments.
talk to her
they said
she can hear you
they said
so we prayed
and secretly begged
and bargained
under our breath
but who can say
about all of our
plans and hopes and dreams
when they come
to an end
heaven or hell
or into the ground
we go
and i sit wondering
what was it
that was
so whatever
and yet
i am left with
you
and this indescribable
moment

Note: K. died April 17, 2013