Checking out

blue eyes clouded, eyes not closed what do they see
body pulling to fetal
communication lost, attempted, reaching but lost still
shutting down, checking out
tethered to this earthly plain; why
holding tight to times past, life lived, ones loved
faith hope comfort true
pastor's voice a smile appears
all is good here, the way is clear go to her, to them, to Him
a stroke of our hand a kiss a word, love spoken
home not home going home gone
goodbye harry... the morning of May 21st 2013

Lu'
05/16/13

When Old walks

When Old walks it does so bent
No wonder where Old's posture went
Away with youth, now in old age
Old walks with a wheeled metal cage
Tennis balls adorn it's feet
Old prays soon my maker I'll meet
Youth is fleeting, Old knows this
Remember youngster youth is bliss
Lu'
03/08/13