Peace

I feel my breath slowing down. I’m not scared anymore, I know what’s happening right now. After this early morning they won’t have to worry anymore. They will be okay and I will be with the Lord. It has been a long night, and we have all been fighting for a long time. And you, sitting by my side, don’t be angry, don’t ask why. You took good care of me, with your hands tied.

As for the memories I don’t want you to have, please remember my laugh when we would joke around. Don’t cry, remember my smile, the times I didn’t have to talk out loud. Don’t be sad, remember my voice when we would talk for hours on end. Don’t forget, remember the warmth of my arms wrapped around you, I was safe in your embrace.

Don’t grieve for any longer than you really need; I will be free like a dove in the wind. So sing and live from beginning to end take from it as much love as you can. So now, please, let go of my hand. This dove is ready to land in the arms of God. I leave in peace.