the two ends meet

as when born

we are now

at the mercy

and kindness

of others,

our mouths open

for the spoon

of warm

food, soft enough

to swallow.

we are looking

for safety

and comfort.

if someone would

read to us,

that too would help

us sleep.

how quickly the circle

closes 

from birth until death,

where the two

ends at last

will meet.