Enamoured Anguish
He lay in state, the state of death, or at least so close to it she quivvers
knowing the moment draws near where she will lose him forever.
Never more to see him fragile smile, as he'd try not to laugh when she'd miss
an easy shot at pool, or, when she'd offer a giggle and spantanious kiss.
Hanging to his life-sparce existence and her too weak to cut the rope
and watch death drag him away silently, leaving her alone to cope.
How far removed he seemd lying there, all she can do was blankly stare
as his eyes would flicker like a cheap motel sign- but not sign he was aware.
Left to bear the brunt of his accident, by his side til death do they part
his lifeless state left her helpless and pale, as she wait for him to depart.
Hung between worlds his frail soul lingered, coming, going, swaying
she bore witness to his suffering, crying, hoping, praying.
His broken body faltered and she felt his chest rise and fall,
waiting for the rise again, in vain, no movement at all.
Doctors and nurses rush in to bring him back for her once more
she shook her head numbly, and slumbed down on the floor.
Hung head, weeping into the pillow next to the empty shell of him,
life-void, his suffering finally over, her heartache still continuing.