You passed away before it was noon
aligned with the stars & aligned with the Moon
passing away with a smile on your face
with so much love, you died with grace.
A beautiful Saturday morning I remember
surrounded with love, and my mind went blur
on a machine, and your heart wouldn't beat
the way you died was intimate and sweet.
I cried for days and weeks at a time
you passed away in your sleep in your prime
grieving the loss of my aunt and my friend
this sadness & anger just won't even end.
I held your hand while you slipped away
before it was noon, I had nothing to say
I looked in your eyes, and I wanted to breathe
you passed away, and your death we grieved.




© Josiah Bhola Hillaire