By Ami (Gypsie) Offenbacher-Ferris

In the beginning
the thought of slipping away
is terrifying
is heart-stopping
is a far distant aspect to be avoided
In the beginning there is no pain
there is no struggle to breathe
no struggle to walk
or to talk
or to eat
no reason to fight
The war rages on
the body is torn
time slips away
Naught even blaring a horn
save the last tender sound
Slip away breath peace abounds
Holding my breath.
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