Noreen Carden - Letting Go

In the dark days,
before you left.
I held your hand.
Pain stilled my breath
My grip willed you to remain.
My heart wandered through
our precious days again

As dawn broke
your eyes sent a silent plea.
I kissed your face.
This final gift,
mine to bestow.
Daughter to mother
The last lesson you taught me.
The art of letting go.

Noreen Carden

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