time to let go

i remember the waiting.

the long

days and nights.

the visits

to her body curled in a fetal

position.

her eyes darting

from side to side

with worry,

or wonder.

who's to know.

we were ready though

to let her pass onto

the next life,

whispering in her ear

before parting.

it's okay, we'll be okay.

you did your best,

now it's time to let go.