Final Gaze 2012.

That final look at her

lying on the hospital bed

eyes closed

mouth half open

she lay dead.

So still

so silent now

but I remember back

when she was

the center of my childhood life

always there

to love and care.

That last gaze

over my shoulder

that final photo-like glimpse

lasts as long

as my mind

can process thought

that final picture of her 

was caught.

Reviews

[Neha agrawal]

This brought tears to my eyes.
It’s such a quiet grief, the kind that doesn’t scream — just sits heavy in the chest.
That line “that final photo-like glimpse”… I know that moment. I’ve lived it.
It’s strange how one last look can burn itself so deeply into memory, more vivid than a thousand others before it.
Thank you for putting this into words — for reminding me I’m not the only one still carrying someone’s last moment like a snapshot in my mind.( I am talking about my grandparents because love is always not about husband, lover or boyfriend I guess)

[Terry Collett]

Thank you for reading and comments, Neha

[Betty Hermelee]

Sad and/ or happy events tend to remain in the mind's eye, the last glance is caught and remains in the heart; much love and caring in this piece; well chosen words to convey the emotion..." that final photo-like glimpse".... well written
Warmly, B

[Terry Collett]

Thank you, Betty

[Betty Hermelee]

Most Welcome Terry
Warmly, B

[damienf]

Just lovely, poignant, moving.

"Lasts as long as my mind can process thought" That's the standout for me - original and layered. 9 words that say many more, an ongoing unspoken lament.

Best, Damien

[Terry Collett]

Thank you Damien