Come,
sit beside me mamma
let me hold your warm soft hand
swollen with despair and hopelessness.
the end you so wish for
will come soon enough.
Until then
let’s wait side by side.
It’s peaceful here
with your hand in mine.
Together we are two motherless embryos
floating in eternal silence.
Yes, it’s good being here with you
seeing you off
on your last journey.
No more unspoken words between us.
Stillness is our language now.
Calm down
let go.
Your war is over.
Let our hearts merge
so yours can beat a little longer
Then, when your time comes
I’ll kiss you gently, lovingly on your forehead
and watch you go.