no words

at a loss
for words
you sigh,
you gasp, you
clear your
throat
and swallow.
what can be
said
to a loved
one dying
that isn't already
known
and true
within both
of you.
only the touch
of your
hand on his,
the gaze
of life
and love,
of memory
into
one another's
eyes. it's
enough.
it's all that's
needed
to be said.