Haze

I wished

to press

the button

again

and again

sending

the morphine

flowing

through his blood

dosing him

numbing his pain

dropping

him into sleep

or is it

perhaps

just a haze

I’m fractured

I want him to go

yet

I want to keep him

I’ll stay by his side

for as long

as

he needs me

with me

he shows

his pain

I will him to

go

I would choose

his release

but

I also respect

his choice

to hang on

until

his children

are ready

to let him

go

~ acrylic on canvas MCS

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

I feel the choices and the dilemma the poet is writing about; the haze comes from hazy thoughts and hard choices. Pray for wisdom which enriches the soul of the speaker and take common sense actions for the best of others.

[MCS]

Sami, end-of-life choices are always so complex and challenging for the one going and for those who will remain behind. Thank you for reading and sharing your thoughts. I always appreciate your visits and words.

[Sami Khalil]

I wholeheartedly agree. Tough but doable. You are welcome.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Haze
MCS,
Difficult to review these kinds of poems cuz it is what none of us enjoy. Your words give honor to the love of someone which must face the final breath of a loved one who must leave this world. I know that God is a God of grace and is in our pain is we seek His help, love and presence. Anyway I have had loved ones die and I understand a little of what you are writing. Condolences truly.
Kathy